Balitang America
Posted at 02/08/2012 5:23 PM
CANADA – Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently presented a Diamond Jubilee Medal to a Filipino, along with 60 other Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and country.
“Tatay” Tom Avendano was honored during a ceremony at the Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada on Monday.
Avendano started the Multicultural Support Services Society in Vancouver in 2001, which aimed to help new Filipino immigrants adjust in Canada.
The former Pasay City Councilor has been helping new immigrants and migrant workers in British Columbia since 1996.
The Diamond Jubilee Medal was created in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, to recognize Canadians who have made significant contributions to Canada.
Throughout the year, 60,000 of these medals will be given to Canadians throughout the year.
