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Alberta Volunteer John Napier Inducted Into the Order of Red Cross
- “Volunteering has provided me the opportunity to connect with so many people, some in times of need, others in times of joy. It has truly nourished my soul.”
John Napier is well-known in first aid and swimming and water safety. The long-time volunteer was inducted into the Order of Red Cross, Member Level, at a small gathering in Calgary this fall.
One Little Lamb Supports Red Cross humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
- The love and care invested in one little lamb went a long way recently after young members of a southern Alberta 4-H Club donated proceeds from a sheep auction to support Red Cross humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
Alberta Volunteer Inducted into Order of Red Cross
- “For me, the impact of my life is actually knowing I am making a difference for people.”
Jackie Specken has been making a difference for more than 15 years as a Canadian Red Cross volunteer. She has volunteered in emergency management and deployed at local, provincial, and national levels. Additionally, she has supported volunteers and staff as an educator, mentor, advisor, and friend.
Language, culture, and mental health support following a disaster
- Guy Choquet, the Red Cross Director of Operations, Alberta Fire Recovery in Fort McMurray was one of thousands of people evacuated when flood waters came into the downtown area on April 26, 2020.
Choquet was also instrumental in supporting the Flood Collaborative, a group of local community organizations that formed to identify and address any gaps in services as residents began the recovery process.
Language, culture, and mental health support following a disaster
- “Mental health is the foundation to support individuals during challenging times. There are many difficult decisions to be made under recovery that are stressful.”
Guy Choquet, the Red Cross Director of Operations, Alberta Fire Recovery in Fort McMurray was one of thousands of people evacuated when flood waters came into the downtown area on April 26, 2020.
University of Alberta Law Students Discuss Climate Change and Armed Conflict
- Climate change and armed conflict is an increasingly urgent issue. Yet, it is complex.
The Canadian Red Cross and the University of Alberta’s Law Students for Human Rights collaborated to bring together experts, students, and members of the public to demystify this topic and its connection to international humanitarian law (IHL).
The Journey from Syria to Canada and the Canadian Red Cross
- “My life as I was leaving Syria took the path of the unknown. I wasn’t sure what would happen next.”
The course of Ghufran Othman’s life changed dramatically in 2012, just as she was preparing to graduate from Damascus University. The civil war had escalated to a point that her family feared for their safety. Othman and her sister were sent to Jordan, followed by their mother.
How two Canadian Red Cross nurses supported Alberta's COVID-19 response
- After 38 years as a registered nurse, George Rudancyz came out of retirement to help the Canadian Red Cross COVID-19 response.
"I have extensive training in critical care that I should not just hold back,” says Rudancyz, explaining his decision. “I just want to help. I am glad to help. I should offer my time and skill to others."
How two Canadian Red Cross nurses supported Alberta's COVID-19 response
- After 38 years as a registered nurse, George Rudancyz came out of retirement to help the Canadian Red Cross COVID-19 response.
"I have extensive training in critical care that I should not just hold back,” says Rudancyz, explaining his decision. “I just want to help. I am glad to help. I should offer my time and skill to others."
Indigenous Swimming and Water Safety Program Expands in Alberta
- The pandemic provided opportunities for program instructors to innovate and expand delivery of water safety and injury prevention courses in Indigenous communities, says Kailee Berezowski, a program coordinator for the Canadian Red Cross Indigenous Swimming and Water Safety program in Alberta.
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