{"id":227087,"date":"2024-09-27T13:15:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T18:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/?page_id=227087"},"modified":"2025-03-25T13:19:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T18:19:41","slug":"award-recipients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/en\/margaret-teresa-mcdonell-award\/award-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Award Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/header-bg-desktop.png&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; min_height=&#8221;35px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#004175&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#15B5D0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>2025 Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award Recipient \u2013 Ms. Meghan Kynoch<\/h2>\n<p>The Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award is presented in 2025 to Meghan Kynoch for her outstanding commitment to making science accessible in French in Manitoba.<\/p>\n<p>As the Program Coordinator at Youth BIOlab Jeunesse at the Albrechtsen Research Centre, St. Boniface Hospital, Meghan provides Francophone and French immersion students with a unique opportunity to explore science through immersive and interactive experiences. Each year, hundreds of students from Grades 5 to 12 engage with science in French, strengthening their learning and sparking interest in scientific careers.<\/p>\n<p>A graduate of the French immersion program in Lorette, Meghan understands the challenges students face when learning in French and uses her own journey to inspire them. Her work not only enhances students\u2019 scientific skills but also highlights the importance of bilingualism in fields where French-language expertise is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Through her leadership and passion for science education, Meghan plays a key role in expanding access to science in French and creating more opportunities for Francophone and Francophile youth in Manitoba.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of her commitment, Meghan Kynoch received the Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award at a ceremony on March 24, 2025. Below are some moments captured during the event (photos by Marcel Druw\u00e9).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Meghan-Kynoch-laureate-Prix-Margaret-Teresa-McDonell-2025.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Meghan-Kynoch-laureate-Prix-Margaret-Teresa-McDonell-2025&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Meghan Kynoch, recipient of the Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award, is recognized for her role in promoting science in French among young people in Manitoba.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; 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border_color_bottom=&#8221;#15B5D0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>2023 Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award Recipient \u2013 Ms. Katie North<\/h2>\n<p>Ms. Katie North is recognized for her many contributions, such as the advancement of nursing programs and emphasizing the francophone nursing profession in Manitoba.<\/p>\n<p>A graduate of the nursing program at Universit\u00e9 de Saint-Boniface (USB), Ms. Katie North attended immersion high-school before taking on studies at the baccalaureate and masters\u2019 level and most recently as a PhD student. She also teaches at USB in the nursing degree program.<\/p>\n<p>Awarded the Ronald Duhamel Innovation award in 2021, Katie North has also presented in French at conferences all over Canada. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment (CANE) and has researched on environmental durability.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Katie North was presented with the Margaret-Teresa-McDonell award February 16 2023 at a reception that was part of Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais\u2019 Summit on the Health of Francophone Immigrants in Western and Northern Canada.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Margaret-Teresa-McDonell-pic-Katie-North.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Katie North&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Margaret-Teresa McDonell pic-Katie North&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;9px||8px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>L. to R.: Ms. Diane Poiron-Toupin, president, Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais, Ms. Katie North, Ms. Annie B\u00e9dard, Executive director, Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#15B5D0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>2018 Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award Recipient \u2013\u00a0Dr. Jos\u00e9 Fran\u00e7ois<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Jos\u00e9 Fran\u00e7ois was recognized for having improved access to French-language services within the health and social services at Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais\u2019 provincial Forum November 1st 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Fellow colleague, Dr. Julie L\u00e9vesque-Taylor, nominated Dr. Fran\u00e7ois, since, according to her \u201dit is due to Dr. Fran\u00e7ois\u2019 initiatives that we have more doctors offering French-language services\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The work of art presented to Dr. Jos\u00e9 Fran\u00e7ois is by Franco-Manitoban artist Roger Lafreni\u00e8re. The presentation of the Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award took place at a reception November 1st, to open Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais\u2019 provincial Forum <em>\u00c0 notre sant\u00e9\u2026 en fran\u00e7ais!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais wishes to congratulate Dr. Fran\u00e7ois and thank him for his many contributions that have improved access to French-language health and social services.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Margaret-Teresa-McDonell-pic-Jose-Francois.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Dr Jose Francois&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Margaret-Teresa McDonell pic-Jose Francois&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;9px||8px||false|false&#8221; 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Although it may be out of the scope of her position, Claudette ensures that discussions at any round table she is part of, take into consideration the wellbeing of the French speaking population. Both a strategist and visionary, she insures there is a direct connection with the community. He approach has always taken into consideration the offer of French-language services during the planning stage of any project.<\/p>\n<p>Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais warmly congratulates Ms. Claudette Lahaie for her tireless efforts in supporting French services in health, since the very beginning of her career. In her soft-spoken way and most often working in the background, she has had a positive influence on the development and advancement of the francophone community.<\/p>\n<p>A work of art was presented to Ms. Claudette Lahaie during the provincial forum <em>\u00c0 notre sant\u00e9\u2026 en fran\u00e7ais!<\/em> October 30 2014 to represent the Margaret-Teresa-McDonell award.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Margaret-Teresa-McDonell-pic-Claudette-Lahaie.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Claudette Lahaie&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Margaret-Teresa McDonell pic-Claudette Lahaie&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;9px||8px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>L. to R.: Honourable Sharon Blady, Minister of health, Ms. Claudette Lahaie, Ms. Lorette Beaudry-Ferland, president of Corporation catholique de la sant\u00e9 du Manitoba.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#15B5D0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>2011 Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award Recipient \u2013 Dr. Paul de Moissac<\/h2>\n<p>A likeness to Margaret-Teresa-McDonell, Dr. Paul de Moissac is involved in his community making significant changes. He volunteers his time at different levels and his work does not go unnoticed. Of the many ways he contributes to his community, the assurance of having francophone representation on various committees such as the Round Table for the South or the board of directors of the regional health authority in the same area is one of the reasons this award recipient stands out. Providing French language services in his region is another way to insure his community has access to French health services.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. de Moissac is a leader who uses his influence, his health skills and his human qualities to support his community. He makes himself available to lend a hand, to help however he can and to listen. Withought fail, he comes up with positive solutions in order to provide quality services in French. It is an honor recognize the merits of an individual such as Dr. Paul de Moissac.<\/p>\n<p>Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais presented the Margaret-Teresa-McDonell award to Dr. Paul de Moissac November 3rd 2011 at a reception that was part of the Forum <em>\u00c0 notre sant\u00e9\u2026 en fran\u00e7ais!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Margaret-Teresa-McDonell-pic-Dr-Paul-de-Moissac.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Dr Paul de Moissac&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Margaret-Teresa McDonell pic-Dr Paul de Moissac&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;9px||8px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>L. to R.: Ms. Annie B\u00e9dard, Executive director, CCS, Dr. Paul de Moissac, Honourable Bernadette Preun, Assistant Deputy Minister of Health and Mr. Daniel Lussier, Executive director, Corporation catholique de la sant\u00e9 du Manitoba.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||40px||false|false&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#15B5D0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>2009 Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award Recipient \u2013 Dr. Denis Fortier<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Denis Fortier has worked and lived in the rural community of Southern Health-Sant\u00e9 Sud for several years, offering French-language services to a large population. He is recognized for the excellence in care that he provides to his community. He is an individual that makes the effort to provide services in French and is committed to many health causes concerning the population.<\/p>\n<p>He has held various volunteer positions among regional, provincial and national committees. A true visionary, passionate and innovative, and firmly dedicated to his family, his profession and the development of his franco-manitoban community.<\/p>\n<p>Sant\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais presented the very first Margaret-Teresa-McDonell award to Dr. Denis Fortier, November 12 2009, at a reception that was part of the Forum <em>\u00c0 notre sant\u00e9\u2026 en Fran\u00e7ais!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Margaret-Teresa-McDonell-pic-Denis-Fortier.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Dr Denis Fortier&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Margaret-Teresa McDonell pic-Denis Fortier&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;9px||8px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Denis Fortier, Honourable Marie O\u2019Neill, Deputy Assistant Minister of Health and Active Living.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award Recipient \u2013 Ms. Meghan Kynoch The Margaret-Teresa-McDonell Award is presented in 2025 to Meghan Kynoch for her outstanding commitment to making science accessible in French in Manitoba. 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