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Grosse-Ile - Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders (CAMI)
Andrea Burke
- Champlain Regional College, Lennoxville
- Special Care Counselling
- 2nd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $5,000
- 2012-2013: $5,000
“I wish to return to my community as a Special Care Counsellor so that I can share the knowledge that I have gained and help provide a necessary service which is presently not available…
When I return to my region, I hope to help those with special needs, such as the elderly or intellectually disabled children.”
Tiffany Burke
- University of New Brunswick
- Bachelor of Nursing
- 2nd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $10,000
- 2012-2013: $10,000
“I would like to return to my region to work because I strongly believe that I can make a difference in people’s lives and be a valuable addition to the health care team.
I could serve the Anglophone community by working at the CLSC located within my community.
Furthermore, I will be an excellent role model for local bilingual students thinking of the possibility of pursuing careers in the health care system.”
Selena Clark
- Dawson College
- Biomedical Laboratory Technology
- 2nd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $5,000
- 2012-2013: $5,000
“I want to return to my region to work in the area of health and social services because I want to use my education to give back to the people of the region where I am originally from.”
New Carlisle - Committee for Anglophone Social Action (CASA)
Genevieve Beebe
- Université de Montréal
- Medecine, doctorate (M.D.)
- 2nd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $10,000
- 2012-2013: $10,000
“I feel that the Ҳé Coast is a region in particular need for healthcare professionals like doctors. (…) The predominant rapidly aging population of this particular region and the difficulty it experiences to attract youth to settle there makes it an unrelenting issue.
Returning to my region would therefore allow me to help meet the needs of its community (…) I would like to serve as an example of youth returning to our region to settle there, which is vital to the survival of its communities.”
Bailey Douesnard
- Vanier College
- 2nd year
- Accepted at B.A. level for 2012-2013 at 㽶Ƶ and Bishop's University (Psychology)
Bursary
- 2012-2013: $10,000
“As I have grown up in the Ҳésie, I have seen both the advantages and disadvantages which a small community has to offer.(...) Most important, however, is the sense of belonging you have because you are surrounded by people who you know and care for.
The biggest disadvantage concerning my small community was the lack of English speaking professionals. However, this is an issue which can be changed.”
Spencer Buttle
- The Anchor Vocational Centre
- Health, Assistance and Nursing
- 2nd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $2,500
I am extremely excited to serve this population to the best of my ability as a nurse. Fortunately, I took advantage of the opportunities that came into my life to be able to follow my passion, and I want to dedicate my career life to being a part of the health sector resource network in my region"
Kirsta Dow
- The Anchor Vocational Centre
- Health, Assistance and Nursing
- 1st year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $1,250
- 2012-2013: $2,500
“This region is a beautiful place to live and it will always be considered my home. Upon completion of my studies, I will be able to manage having a fulfilling job in one of the most promising professions in Ҳésie. This field of study can help me to attempt to keep the community healthier and I can try to make a difference in this area.”
Audrey Harrison
- The Anchor Vocational Centre
- Health, Assistance and Nursing
- 1st year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $1,250
- 2012-2013: $2,500
“I enjoy working with seniors, and feel that I have the patience and sensitivity to work with the elderly. Seniors need and deserve to be treated with exceptional care and I feel that I can offer this with confidence and compassion. I can’t think of a better way to give back to my area than to be able to use my new skills and abilities to help and take care of other people.”
Pamela Wylie
- The Anchor Vocational Centre
- Health, Assistance and Nursing
- 2nd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $2,500
“I look forward to care for patients in a health establishment. I worked in an Alzheimer unit in Ҳé last summer, and it made me realize that the field I chose was the right one. It gives me great joy to know that taking time out of your day and just having a conversation with a patient can make them so happy. It is a great feeling.”
䲹é徱 - Committee for Anglophone Social Action (CASA)
Alexandra MacWhirter
- Champlain Regional College, Lennoxville
- Nursing
- 2nd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $5,000
- 2012-2013: $5,000
“Youth need to know that they can come back home and enjoy the quality of life and practice the career of their dreams. I want to send this message to my peers. (…)
As a future nurse, I will do as much as I can to give back to my community and my region.”
Ҳé - Vision Ҳé-Percé Now (VGPN)
Kayla Smith
- Bishop's University
- Bachelor of Neuroscience Honors
- 3rd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $5,000
- 2012-2013: $5,000
“I want to return to the town of Ҳé simply because I love it.
After acknowledging the high quality of employment in the Ҳé health sector, it only further supports my desire to return.
I have full intention to participate in as many organizations as I can when I return (…) Breast Cancer awareness participation, Run for the Cure, drug rehabilitation, MS research, brain awareness, etc… are all things I would like to participate in.”
Kim Smith Desrosiers
- Bishop's University
- Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- 4th year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $5,000
- 2012-2013: $5,000
“I want to make sure that the Ҳé region continues to flourish on all levels… I have a deep sense of pride as well as many cultural and local ties.
With my newfound education, I would have much to bring to this region.”
Katrina Perry
- Cegep de la Ҳésie et des Îles
- Social Services
- 1st year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $2,500
- 2012-2013: $2,500
"I know that bilingual social workers are often asked for and I would like to be capable to help those people once I am finished my technique and my university years of education"
Melissa Ste-Croix
- Cegep de la Ҳésie et des Îles
- Social Services
- 3rd year
Bursary
- 2011-2012: $1,250
- 2012-2013: $1,250
"I want to help defend and support the needs of both the French and English speaking communities"