Blanche Brillon Macdonald

Blanche Brillon Macdonald was born Metis and her French and Indian heritage was a source of pride throughout her life and involved her in the support of the rights and culture of all Native people. She was a great supporter of the Indian community and numerous women's organizations and served as an exciting role model to men and women across the country.

She initiated a journalism program for Native students and a newspaper to provide a strong voice for Indian communities in British Columbia.

She was honored with a Women of Distinction Award [http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Women_of_Distinction_Awards_/201/30/114] from the YWCA for Business and Entrepreneurship and for her role as the Chief Executive Officer of the Native Communications Society of B.C. She was a prominent board member for the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the Modelling Association of America [http://www.maai.org/] , the New Play Centre and a member of the Lakeside Advisory Board for Women.

Blanche Macdonald developed the Blanche Macdonald Institute as an avenue to give young men and women a sense of themselves. Her career and self development programs are founded on her philosophy of encouraging people to speak out, to become aware of themselves and to develop their potential.

Awards

*1985: YWCA Women of Distinction Award [http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Past_Recipients/213/30/201]

References

External links

* [http://www.blanchemacdonald.com/makeup-school.html/ Blanche Macdonald Centre]