Government of Canada Announces Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
OTTAWA, April 7, 2003 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps and Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women) Jean Augustine today announced the appointment of Myrna E. Lashley, of Nuns' Island, Quebec, to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.Dr. Lashley, a psychologist, has had a private practice since 1994. She has been Dean of Arts and Letters at John Abbott College, since 2001. Dr. Lashley also offers her services as a consultant in Cross-cultural psychological assessments and race relations. From 1986 to 1994, she worked in various capacities at the Montreal Children's Hospital, first as a Counsellor for the Employee Assistance Programme and then as its Director. During that period, she was involved on the Hospital's Board of Directors and also acted as Chairperson of the Hospital's Ethics Committee sub-committee on Informed Consent and as member of the Clinical Ethics Committee.
Over the years, Dr. Lashley has performed volunteer work to help those in need and has played an active role in her community and in doing research surrounding race and culture. Some of her current and past involvements include being the Cross-Cultural Trainer of the McGill University Grievance Committee.
Dr. Lashley is an experienced speaker and writer and many of the subjects she addresses deal with children and race relations issues. Dr. Lashley is the recipient of a number of honours and awards, including the Merit Award from the YMCAs in Montreal, in 1993, for her outstanding leadership skills and contribution and, the Merit Award from the Kahnawake Native Survival School, in 1995, for her outstanding contribution to the life of First Nations peoples.
The Foundation undertakes research, collects data and develops a national information base to further an understanding of the nature of racism and racial discrimination. It provides a knowledge base from which governments, academia, business, labour and community organizations can draw for the development of effective race relations policies and practices. The Foundation also disseminates information to increase public awareness of the importance of eliminating racism. For more information on the Foundation and its Board of Directors, visit its Web site at http://www.crr.ca.
Information:
Sonya-Kim St-Julien
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
Carole Nesbeth
Office of the Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women)
(819) 997-9900
[ Media Room ]
