Prince Albert's Laeticia Mwayuma Ilunga is among four nominees for the MCoS youth leadership award. (Facebook/ Prince Albert Multicultural Council)

By Nigel Maxwell

Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan names nominees for provincial awards

Nov 15, 2023 | 5:00 PM

Individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to multiculturalism in Saskatchewan, will be recognized later this month during the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) awards.

Prince Albert’s Laeticia Mwayuma Ilunga is among four nominees for the youth leadership award.

“I was so proud of myself,” she told paNOW, when asked what the nomination means to her.

Mwayuma Ilunga has been involved with the Prince Albert Multicultural Council (PAMC) since 2018, and also works with the Association des Parents Fransaskois. One of her most recent projects was a fashion show that showcased multiple cultures and traditions including those from the Congo, Rwanda, India, China and Ukraine. There was also representation for First Nations.

“It defined who we are as one strong community,” Mwayuma Ilunga said.

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The fashion show was held last month during Tapestrama at Carlton Comprehensive High School. She said her goal moving forward is to encourage other people to be proud of their identity, be proud of their traditions.

“We can be there for reach other,” she said.

The other nominees in her category are Eunice Essah (Saskatoon), Ziyan Li ( Regina) and Birpartap Singh (Regina)

Another category is the Multicultural Leadership Award, which is for an adult who has made significant contributions to the multicultural community. The nominees are Giri Sankar (Regina), Darlene Stakiw (Yorkton), and Joem Weinkauf (Lloydminster).

Finally, the Leading Together Awards recognize the work of individuals and organizations with long-term impact towards reconciliation.

The 2023 award recipients are Angus Lee Desjarlais and Maureen Lea Keewatin Desjarlais (Kawacatoose First Nation), and the Treaty Land Sharing Network.

The awards ceremony will take place on Nov. 18 at Wanuskewin. The Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, will be in attendance, along with Treaty Commissioner Mary Culbertson, MCoS President Cosanna Preston-Idedia, and MCoS board and Recognition Committee member Harmonie King.

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