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[Music playing] I was teaching Grade 13 at the time, a social justice
course. And this growing awareness of the social problems and the social needs
in our society brought a strong desire, that kept growing, to work for social justice;
to get involved with people who in the community, whose needs are not being addressed. Receiving
the Order of Ontario helps me to realize that, I and my many colleagues in
refugee work in Essex County have indeed made an impact. I can't claim this award on
my own, because in networking with colleagues throughout Essex County is the only way to
have a genuine impact on the lives of refugee claimants. [Music playing]