Lieutenant Governor of NB / Lieutenante-gouverneure du N-B
51 Woodstock Road Fredericton, NB, Canada

The nomination period for the Order of New Brunswick is open until April 15. Do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions to our province and who deserves to be recognized with the province’s highest honour? Nominate them today!

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to visit Gibson-Neill Memorial Elementary School in Fredericton for a musical adventure. Four groups of students enrolled in the Sistema NB program, offered by the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra / Orchestre des jeunes du Nouveau-Brunswick, delivered some fantastic performances. What a show! The Sistema NB program aims to inspire children and youth to achieve their full potential through learning and performing orchestral music. Congratulations to all youth, instructors, and organizers across the province who are involved in this great initiative.

Today, we recognize the International Day of la Francophonie. This year’s theme is Femmes francophones, femmes résilientes (Francophone women, resilient women). The Organisation international de la Francophonie (OIF), comprised of 88 member states and governments including New Brunswick, is dedicated to the promotion of the French language and cultural and linguistic diversity throughout the world. Let’s be proud of New Brunswick’s inclusion in this organization, of bilingualism, and of Acadian heritage in our province.

[PRIX DIALOGUE DU LIEUTENANT-GOUVERNEUR 2021 : Mise en candidature] Vous pensez à un individu ou un groupe qui défend les principes d’harmonie et de respect d...ans nos diverses communautés? Vous connaissez une personne ou une organisation qui mérite d'être reconnu par ce Prix prestigieux? Proposez leur nom! La période nomination du Prix Dialogue du lieutenant-gouverneur se termine le 26 mars 2021. Rendez-vous maintenant sur le site web de Dialogue NB pour remplir le formulaire de candidature! C'est à vous de jouer! Formulaire de candidature: https://dialoguenb.org/prix-dialogue/?lang=fr #CohesionSociale #PrixDialogueLG2021 --- [2021 LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR'S DIALOGUE AWARD: Call for Nominations] Do you think of an individual or group who upholds the principles of harmony and respect in our various communities? Do you know a person or an organization that deserves to be recognized by this prestigious Award? Make a nomination now! The nomination period for the Lieutenant Governor's Dialogue Award ends on March 26, 2021. Visit the Dialogue NB website now to complete the nomination form! It's up to you! Nomination form: https://dialoguenb.org/dialogue-awards/ #SocialCohesion #2021LGDialogueAward Lieutenant Governor of NB / Lieutenante-gouverneure du N-B

[AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH - Opening Ceremony] Join New Brunswick African Association", Battle of the Arts NB and Dialogue NB in the Opening Ceremony ...of the African Heritage Month that will take place on February 1st at 1 pm to 3 pm. This event will take place virtually on ZOOM, and registration is completely FREE! Speakers : - Hon. Brenda Murphy, Lieutenant Governor of NB / Lieutenante-gouverneure du N-B - Yusuf Shire, President of NBAA - Nadine Duguay-Lemay, CEO of Dialogue NB Opening Prayer : Dr. Imelda Perley Ecmee/Host : Saa Andrew, Chief Creative Officer of BOTA Don't hesitate to join us on February 1st from 1pm to 3pm! Use the following link to register for the opening ceremony: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/138008911369 ... [LE MOIS DE L'HÉRITAGE AFRICAIN - Cérémonie d'ouverture] Rejoignez l'Association africaine du Nouveau-Brunswick, Battle of the Arts NB, et Dialogue NB lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture du Mois de l'héritage africain, qui aura lieu le 1 février 2021 de 13 h à 15 h. Cet événement aura lieu virtuellement sur ZOOM, et l'inscription est complètement GRATUITE! Intervenants : - L’Honorable Brenda Murphy, lieutenante-gouverneure du NB - Yusuf Shire, président de la l’Association Africaine du NB - Nadine Duguay-Lemay, PDG de Dialogue NB Prière d'ouverture : Dre. Imelda Perley Maître de cérémonie / Animateur : Saa Andrew, directeur de la création de Bataille des Arts-NB N'hésitez pas de nous rejoindre le 1e février de 13h à 15h! Utilisez le lien suivant pour vous inscrire à la cérémonie d'ouverture: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/138008911369 . . . #Ceremony #Ceremonie #BlackHistoryMonth #MoisDeLHistoireDesNoirs #AfricanHeritageMonth #MoisDeLHeritageAfricain

There is no better time to dive into a new book, promote the love of reading, and, thanks to this year’s theme, Travel the World Together. Let’s read Gifts written by Jo Ellen Bogart and illustrated by Barbara Reid. Happy reading!

C’est le moment idéal de se lancer en lecture, de développer le goût de lire et, grâce au thème de l’année, de Parcourir le monde ensemble . Lisons La Tournée de Facteur Souris , écrit et illustré par Marianne Dubuc. Bonne lecture!

Tomorrow is #NationalFamilyLiteracyDay. Did you know that newborn children in New Brunswick are eligible to receive a Born to Read bag containing books and useful information for the development of your young readers? https://www.borntoreadnb.com/index.html

We're kicking off Family Literacy Week with some stats about family literacy from ABC Life Literacy Canada. Check out this infographic, and for more information visit this page: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy/

On this day 78 years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations Human Rights. We have come a long way and we still have wo...rk to do. ___ En ce jour, il y a 78 ans, la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme a été adoptée par les Nations Unies. Nous avons beaucoup progressé, mais il reste encore du travail à faire.

In the final installment of our series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the tabling of the report of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, also known as the Bird Commission, we are highlighting three New Brunswickers who have pushed for the elimination of gender-based violence: Silke Brabander: Silke Brabander has led many public education events to raise awareness about violence against women. While working at the YMCA of Fredericton, she delivered scho...Continue reading

(English will follow) Le consul général de France dans les Provinces Atlantiques M. Johan Schitterer a été reçu vendredi 6 novembre par les Honorables Madam...e Brenda Murphy et son épouse ainsi que par le Premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick Monsieur Blaine Higgs. L’Ambassadrice de France au Canada, Madame Kareen Rispal s’est par ailleurs entretenue par visioconférence avec le Premier ministre, en présence du ministre du Développement économique Madame Arlène Dunn et du ministre de la Francophonie Monsieur Glenn Savoie. Durant ces entretiens, le représentant de la province a été officiellement remercié pour son ouverture à la coopération avec Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon malgré la pandémie et la qualité de notre relation culturelle et éducative. Plusieurs initiatives ont été évoquées en matière de développement de nos relations économiques mais aussi de lutte contre les violences faites aux femmes. https://moncton.consulfrance.org/Rencontre-avec-la-Lieutena ............................................... The Consul General of France to the Atlantic Provinces Mr. Johan Schitterer was received Friday, November 6 by the Honorable Mrs. Brenda Murphy and her wife and by Premier of New Brunswick Mr. Blaine Higgs. French Ambassador in Canada, Mrs. Kareen Rispal also met by videoconference with the Premier in the presence of Economic Development Minister Mrs. Arlene Dunn and Minister of La Francophonie Mr. Glenn Savoie. During these meetings, the provincial representative was officially thanked for his openness to cooperation with Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon despite the pandemic and the quality of our cultural and educational relationship. Several initiatives were mentioned in terms of developing our economic relations but also in the fight against violence against women. Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick Government of New Brunswick Women's Equality Branch Ambassade de France au Canada France Diplomatie Blaine Higgs #francophonie #relationbilatérale Johan Schitterer Égalité des femmes Lieutenant Governor of NB / Lieutenante-gouverneure du N-B

Remembrance Day is a solemn day for all Canadians. In 2020, we marked the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. While large gatherings around our cenotaphs or in our community halls are discouraged today, there is no better time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of the women and men who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces over the years. This year, more than ever, many of us are suffering from the effects of social isolation. Let’s take a moment to reach out to our veterans to thank them for their service, while remembering those who are no longer with us. We must honour these courageous Canadians to ensure that the memory of their selfless actions is preserved for future generations. We will remember them.

Continuing the series in the lead-up to the 50th anniversary of the tabling of the report of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, also known as the Bird Commission, we will be highlighting a few individuals who have contributed towards the advancement of gender equality in New Brunswick. These three New Brunswickers have fought for women’s rights to be recognized through the legal system and have created strong networks that advance gender equality: Madelein...e Delaney-LeBlanc, OC: For Ms. Delaney-LeBlanc, the Bird Commission marked the start of a lifelong commitment to advocate for women’s right; she has been doing so for more than 50 years. She played a key role in seeing gender equality entrenched in the Canadian Constitution. As founding chair of New Brunswick’s Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Ms. Delaney-LeBlanc has devoted herself to improving the status of women in terms of equality, financial autonomy and social respect. Condemning violence against women, she helped to establish shelters for victims. This champion of social justice continues to volunteer with numerous groups in her community. Hon. Sandra Lovelace Nicholas, OC: Sandra Lovelace Nicholas has been a driving force in securing rights and fighting injustices on behalf of Indigenous women in Canada. Challenging discriminatory provisions of the Indian Act, which deprived Indigenous women of their status when they married non-Aboriginals, she was instrumental in bringing the case before the United Nations Human Rights Commission and lobbying for the 1985 legislation which reinstated the rights of First Nation women and their children in Canada. In 1990, she was awarded the Order of Canada, and in 1992, she received the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, which is given to someone who promotes equality for women and girls. Her pride, strength, and determination have made her a role model for all women. She has been representing New Brunswick in the Senate since 2005. Mathilda Blanchard: As a union leader, an activist, and a social justice advocate, Mathilda Blanchard led fish-processing factory workers of the Acadian Peninsula through several struggles for improved working conditions from the 1960s to the 1990s. She founded the Union canadienne de l’industrie des pêches et des travailleurs affiliés, which grew to comprise over 10,000 workers. Ms. Blanchard, although unsuccessful in her bid, was the first woman to seek the leadership of a political party in Canada when she entered the New Brunswick Progressive-Conservative Party’s leadership race in 1969.

In commemoration of Indigenous Veterans Day, November 8th, we invite you to watch Loretta Todd’s film titled Forgotten Warriors, available on the NFB website. Today, and throughout the year, we remember their sacrifices on the battlefield and the injustices from which Indigenous soldiers suffered upon their return to Canada. https://www.nfb.ca/film/forgotten_warriors/

The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to present this year’s National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Deborah Sullivan of Summerville, New Brunswick. She will represent ...Silver Cross Mothers across Canada until the end of October, 2021. Mrs. Sullivan’s son LT(N) Christopher Edward Saunders was a Naval Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, an enthusiastic submariner trained as a Combat Systems Engineer. Born on April 7, 1972 in Saint John, NB, Chris was killed during a tragic fire while serving aboard HMCS Chicoutimi. Please help up us in welcoming this year's National Silver Cross Mother. Learn more: https://www.legion.ca//the-royal-canadian-legion-announces

Help keep our community warm this winter by donating adult and children sized hats, mittens, gloves and scarves on our Mitten Hedge at Government House.

La Légion royale canadienne est fière d'annoncer son choix de la Mère nationale de la Croix d'argent de cette année, soit Mme Deborah Sullivan de Summerville, a...u Nouveau-Brunswick. Elle représentera les mères de la Croix d'argent à la grandeur du Canada jusqu'à la fin du mois d'octobre 2021. Le fils de Mme Sullivan, le Ltv Christopher Edward Saunders qui a servi comme officier au sein de la Marine royale canadienne, était un sous-marinier enthousiaste formé comme ingénieur des systèmes de combat. Né le 7 avril 1972 à Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick, Chris est mort suite à un incendie tragique alors qu'il servait à bord du NCSM Chicoutimi. Veuillez nous aider à accueillir la Mère nationale de la Croix d'argent de cette année. https://www.legion.ca//la-legion-royale-canadienne-annonce

Thank you to the Human Development Council for inviting us to Saint John to learn more about poverty reduction efforts taking place in their community. We were so impressed with the collaborative spirit that exists between non-profit organizations in Saint John. The Human Development Council brings people together to find solutions to local issues, such as affordable housing and homelessness. If you’re interested in more information, check out their website: http://www.sjhdc.ca/main-page.html