Madeline-Ann Aksich
Madeline-Ann Aksich, CM (1956 – September 25, 2005) was a Canadian businesswoman, philanthropist, artist and founder of the International Children's Institute.[1] On May 1, 2001 she was appointed to the Order of Canada for her humanitarian work.[2] After her death, she was remembered in the House of Commons by MP Francis Scarpaleggia.[3] The Madeline-Ann Aksich Visual Arts Studio at Marianopolis College is named in her honour.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "NDP'S Carole James vows to beat cancer". The Vancouver Sun. September 6, 2006. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
- ^ "Order of Canada - Madeline-Ann Aksich, C.M., M.B.A". Governor General of Canada website. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
- ^ "Debates of Oct. 7th, 2005". openparliament.ca. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Her memory will light up art studio". Montreal Gazette. January 14, 2007. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
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