HIP extends congratulations to board member, Lisa Farano! Lisa was presented with the Order of Ontario by the Honourable, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in a formal ceremony with friends and family in attendance at the Royal Ontario Museum.
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The Order of Ontario is the province’s highest civilian honour given to individuals who demonstrate excellence and achievement, and whose impact has left a lasting legacy in the province.
Lisa’s work as co-creator of Elephant Thoughts in Collingwood and longtime HIP board member has focussed on supporting education in Canadian remote communities and around the world. Working closely with HIP’s Youth-to-Youth program in 2022, Zgaa-biig-ni-gan, partners will connect Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth through meaningful engagement and cultural exchange. Lisa is committed to building awareness and understanding among non-Indigenous populations regarding issues facing Indigenous peoples and bringing equity, diversity and inclusivity.
Lisa says “it’s not about the things we take, it’s about the contributions we make.”