{"id":292,"date":"2015-01-30T16:36:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T16:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rf.podcastfixit.com\/index.php\/2015\/01\/30\/city-honours-intercultural-efforts\/"},"modified":"2015-06-01T19:40:38","modified_gmt":"2015-06-01T19:40:38","slug":"city-honours-intercultural-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newscoverage.org\/index.php\/2015\/01\/30\/city-honours-intercultural-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"City honours intercultural efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Limonchik remembered<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\nBy Joel Ceausu<\/b>
www.thesuburban.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The city of Montreal handed out a special prize last week that recognizes efforts of individuals, businesses, and organizations to improve intercultural relations and the promotion of diversity in Montreal. <\/p>\n

C\u00f4te des Neiges-Notre Dame de Gr\u00e2ce borough Mayor Russell Copeman and Pierrefonds-Roxboro\u2019s Dimitrios (Jim) Beis, awarded the Prix interculturel Abe Limonchik<\/i> at a ceremony in a new community centre bearing Limonchik\u2019s name in the most diverse sector of one of the city\u2019s most diverse boroughs <\/p>\n

The Individual award went to Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al<\/i> Education department professor Marie McAndrew. McAndrew is actively engaged in the promotion of intercultural relations in schools and has implemented innovative programs promoting success for immigrant students. Her collaboration is an essential component of the successful response to challenges faced by the Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys,<\/i> whose student population is more than 60 percent non-francophone. <\/p>\n

The Organization category recipient was the TOHU in the heart of Montreal\u2019s Cit\u00e9 des arts du cirque<\/i> whose director-general St\u00e9phane Lavoie said the goal is convergence of culture, environment and community involvement. Finally, the Business award went to consulting and operations management firm Drakkar et Associ\u00e9s.<\/i><\/p>\n

All recipients acknowledged the foundation of the award, named for the man who died in 2002 and whom many credit as having led the way on inclusion of diversity in civic life.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\u201cAbe Limonchik stood out among this group of builders and unifiers who introduced a progressive public service and contributed to the opening and democracy of our city and our borough,\u201d said Copeman. \u201cWe, the new generation of politicians are inspired by this precious legacy.\u201d Simply put, says Beis, \u201cThis award allows us to honor those who help us stay true to those values.\u201d <\/p>\n

Nicknamed Mr. Democracy, Limonchik was a founding member of the Montreal Citizens\u2019 Movement and CDN city councillor for 12 years.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\u201cPersonally, he was in many ways my mentor and why I started my career in municipal politics,\u201d the dean of Montreal city council Marvin Rotrand told The Suburban, <\/i>and credited Limonchik\u2019s efforts leading to the adoption of a visible minority hiring policy at the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de transport de Montr\u00e9al. \u201cIt is entirely appropriate that the city has invited community organizations and citizens to celebrate the opening of this community center.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\nLimonchik\u2019s daughter, Quebec actress Macha Limonchik agrees: \u201cHe would have been very happy for this award, in this building, in this neighbourhood. It\u2019s a perfect marriage.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Centre communautaire Abe Limonchik<\/i> is an 830 sq. metre space in the new social housing project at 6600 Victoria. The centre will be officially inaugurated in the spring and will house non-profit organizations Relais C\u00f4te des Neiges<\/i> which provides services to families, and the Centre des A\u00een\u00e9s C\u00f4te des Neiges.<\/i>
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