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Compassion quest Heather Lange Northern News Services Published Friday, April 22, 2011
A London, Ont. woman is on a quest that brought her to Yellowknife this week in search of caring people who want to lend a helping hand. "Right now we are planting seeds," said Jannet Ann Nordemann, a lawyer of 30 years who sold her practice to fund the group Canadians for Compassion. "We are looking for someone to take the initiative, and start a compassion project in Yellowknife." Right now, her cameraman Dan Goldberg and herself are travelling across Canada to produce a documentary film, interviewing political figures and local government leaders on current programs and projects that show compassion within their communities. The "compassionista" plans to visit as many communities as she can in every province and territory. She visited with Mayor Gord Van Tighem on Wednesday. Who is the most compassionate Yellowknifer? Mayor Gord Van Tighem: "Deputy fire chief Gerda Groothuizen. She is a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, who intervene on the behalf of the needy. On her holidays a couple of years ago, she convinced people in Yellowknife to pay for the roof of a church in a small town in Central America after the roof had collapsed." Kam Lake MLA Dave Ramsay: "If I had to pick one, that's a challenge, there's so many. One person that stands out to me is Ruby Trudel. She is the driving force behind the Food Rescue Program. They take food that would be garbage and give it to Yellowknifers who are in need of food." Marie Speakman: "Lisa Procyk. She used to be the victim services coordinator and was very caring, she would really listen to you." Joe Handley: "Me. Because I feel very strongly in healthy families and also because I respect all Canadians. I have a lot of feelings for people. The core in everything we do, is people." Who is the most compassionate Yellowknifer? Write to editorial@nnsl.com with your pick, and explain why. Yellowknifer is compiling a list of candidates in its search for Yellowknife's most compassionate resident.
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