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PRESS RELEASE

Re: Seeking Nominations for Women of Mission Program

The Community Archives is once again accepting nominations for the Paths & Pathfinders: Women of Mission Program. Since 1996, seventy-nine local women from diverse backgrounds have been publically recognized through the Program.

Founded by Archivist Val Billesberger, the Program was established to acknowledge women for their unique contributions to the community and to ensure the preservation of their records in the Community Archives.

Nominations for this year’s event are being accepted until May 21st. Women eligible for nomination must have resided or presently reside in the District of Mission, Hatzic Prairie, Hatzic Island, Dewdney, Deroche, Nicomen Island, Lake Errock and/or McConnell Creek.

The nominator must submit on two pages or less, biographical information about the nominee, including her length of residence in the community, field of endeavor and personal attributes; and two letters of support for the nominee from family, friends, associates, etc.

For additional information please contact the Community Archivist by calling 604 820-2621 (Thursdays and Fridays afternoons only) or send an e-mail. To download a nomination form, click here.

PRESS RELEASE

Re: Summer Jobs for Students at Archives

The Mission Community Archives is an innovative, volunteer-based operation that develops community programs to promote and preserve our local heritage through partnerships with a broad-based constituency including individuals and families, arts and community organizations, businesses and local public bodies.

The Community Archives recently received a grant through the Canada Summer Jobs Program of Services Canada to hire two students to work as Public Program Assistants. One student will work for 12 weeks (June 8 to August 27) and the other for 8 weeks (July 6th to August 27).

Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30 who are returning to school in the fall. For further details about the 12 and 8 week positions, click here.