Peace awards (Peace activists recognized).Dr. Hannah Newcombe is the 1997 recipient of the Pearson Peace Medal. The United Nations Association in Canada The United Nations Association in Canada engages the Canadian public in the work of the United Nations and the critical international issues which face us all. See also Pearson Medal of Peace. External link
Geoffrey Pearson, son of Lester Pearson and Vice-President of the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC UNAC United Nations Association in Canada UNAC Universidad Nacional del Callao (Peru) UNAC United Nations Association of Cuba ), presented the medal to Dr. Newcombe in a December 10th ceremony (see photo) celebrating her life-long commitment to working for peace. In addition to her work with the Peace Research Institute Dundas, Dr. Newcombe has been a member of the Board of Project Ploughshares
This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. and remains a member of the local Hamilton Ploughshares group. The YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. and YWCA YWCA abbr. Young Women's Christian Association YWCA n abbr (= Young Women's Christian Association) → Asociación f de Jóvenes Cristianas YWCA organizations also present annual Peace Medals in a number of communities across Canada to recognise the activities of community members who have been active in peace work. Congratulations are in order for the following Ploughshares members who have been recognized for their dedication and energy in pursuing the cause of peace: Sheila Nabigon Howlett and Floyd Howlett from Ploughshares Kawartha, who were awarded the 1997 Peterborough YMCA Peace Medals and a commemorative plaque; and Project Peacemakers member Bev Ridd, who received the 1997 Winnipeg YM/YWCA Peace Medal. |
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