Nova Scotia's Lieutenant Governor to Be in Prince George This Week.

Monday, March 03, 2008 03:45 AM

Prince George, B.C. - The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Mayann Francis, will be in Prince George this week to mark International Women’s Day.

Her visit on March 6th an 7th will see her speaking on the theme of "Strong Women, Strong World?"

Ms. Francis is the first African Nova Scotian and only the second woman to be named Lieutenant Governor in Nova Scotia, a position that pre-dates Confederation by more than 100 years. Since her installation in 2006, Her Honour has brought a unique and wide-ranging perspective to her role as the Queen’s representative in Nova Scotia.

She grew up in the Cape Breton Island community of Whitney Pier, at one time one of the most ethnically diverse communities in Atlantic Canada. She started her career as an x-ray technologist then went on to earn certificates and degrees from Saint Mary’s University, New York University, Cornell University, and the Atlantic School of Theology. In 1999, Ms. Francis was named CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

Her Honour’s presentations in Prince George are:

Friday, March 7, 3:00pm, Atrium of the Administration building at UNBC
Saturday, March 8, 9:00am, Ramada Inn International Women’s Day Breakfast. Tickets are required for this event: contact sussanneskidmore@telus.net or call 564-4752 for more information.

“This year’s theme draws in part from one of the firmly held beliefs underlying the modern women’s movement: that empowered women bring about positive and fundamental social change as well as secure a brighter future for everyone,” says event organizer and UNBC graduate, Helen Domshy. “Mayann Francis is proof and she will no doubt challenge each of us to consider how we are helping to make our community a better place for all.”

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