Sister Lesley Sacouman
(Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Sister Lesley Sacouman's compassion and wisdom have given a voice to those living on the margins of society. Her special focus is on the Aboriginal community and on newcomers to Canada. In 2002, she decided to live with street people in a New York shelter. This life-changing experience gave birth to Holy Names House of Peace, in downtown Winnipeg: a transitional shelter for women from different countries, circumstances and faiths. This is her home as much as it is a workplace; as well as offering her time as the agency's executive director, she also lives with its residents.
