AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Congratulates Joan Glode on
Receiving Order of Canada

OTTAWA, Nov. 24 /CNW/ - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo issued the following statement congratulating Joan Glode, who received the Order of Canada on November 17:

"Joan Glode is a proud member of the Mi'kmaq First Nation Community of Acadia. She has dedicated her life in helping Aboriginal families and children.  Her longtime work as the founder and Executive Director for the Mi'kmaw Family and Children Services has helped many people in Nova Scotia and the organization is viewed as one of the best in the country. Joan is a leader in applying culture, traditional knowledge and traditional healing methods to social services in communities. On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we congratulate her and salute her courage and resolve in protecting and advocating for our families and children."

Joan Glode is the Executive Director of Mi'kmaw Family and Children's Services which supports 13 First Nations communities and also is Vice-President of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She has also provided her experience to the Halifax Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Center and the Native Mental Health Association of Canada.

She was the first Mi'kmaq woman in Nova Scotia to receive a Master of Social Work degree. In 2009, she received a National Aboriginal Achievement Award.

The Assembly of First Nations is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada.

For further information:

Alain Garon, Bilingual Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
Phone: [phone] (382)
Cell: 613-292-0857 or [email protected]