The Gérald-et-Henriette-Moreau
Award

During its general assembly in June, the FFCB presented
the Gérald-et-Henriette-Moreau Award to Ms. Johanne Dumas
of the Société francophone de Maillardville. This award
recognizes the work of employees of the province's
Francophone associations.

Ms. Johanne Dumas has been the Director General and
Artistic Director of the Société francophone de Maillardville
for 15 years. She has participated in several municipal,
provincial and national initiatives in the field of cultural
and artistic activities and in economic development
projects. Ms. Dumas’ experience in the fields of administra-
tion, sales, community and cultural development, as well
as her pride in her mother tongue and its traditions,
contributes to the success of the many projects

she supports.

The recipient of the Gérald-et-Henriette-Moreau Award
Ms. Johanne Dumas (centre), with her husband and
daughter. This recognition is made possible through
the generosity of Mr. Gérald Moreau.

The Cornouiller d’or
Award

As part of the Francophonie Week in Vancouver, the
Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique
(FFCB) presented the Cornouiller d’or award for the ninth
consecutive year. This award recognizes the work of federal
and provincial government officials who have contributed
to the development of the Francophone community in
British Columbia.

This year’s award was presented to Ms. Véronique Mercier,
manager of the Federal-Provincial Agreement on Official
Languages at the British Columbia Intergovernmental
Affairs Secretariat.

Ms. Mercier works actively for the Francophone community,
and in particular, she played a key role in organizing
Canadian Francophonie Day as part of the 2010 Olympic

and Paralympic Winter Games. She also played a key role at
the last two provincial consultations with British Columbia’s
Francophone community to encourage negotiations regarding
the Canada British Columbia cooperation Agreement on
Official Languages. Ms. Mercier also ensures that the
Provincial Government continues to increase access to
French language programs and services.

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Ms. Christine Sotteau (right) and Ms. Padminee Chundunsing (left)
present a souvenir plaque to the recipient of the Cornouiller d’or
award, Ms. Véronique Mercier. Mr. Tanniar Leba thanked Ms. Mercier
for her support of La Boussole.