• Awarded on: September 30, 2014

Ginette Simard
Sept-Îles, Quebec

Sister Ginette Simard of the Filles de la Sagesse has worked for over 40 years in the City of Sept-Îles' Ferland sector. She founded the Chantiers-Jeunesse-Loisirs du parc Ferland, which organizes activities for young people up to the age of 17, including arts and crafts, woodworking, cooking, and sewing; and was the founder of the C'est à ton tour de jouer daycare centre. She has coordinated various studies on this sector's lifestyle and several job-creation projects, which have allowed many men and women to regain pride, dignity and self-confidence.