CITIZENSHIP JUDGE WAY TO SHARE INSIGHTS ON BECOMING CANADIAN

Becoming Canadian | Fri SEP 23.11 | 11:00 am Presentation | 1:00 pm Ceremony

Lethbridge – The Galt Museum & Archives and Citizenship and Immigration Canada are pleased to present a special 11:00 am presentation on Becoming Canadian by Citizenship Judge Joan May Way, prior to an afternoon Citizenship Ceremony at 1:00 pm.

 How have immigration patterns in the past affected the face of Canada today? How has Canadian citizenship changed over the ages? What does Canadian citizenship mean today? What does the Government of Canada require individuals from other countries to know and do in order to become a Canadian citizen? These are the central questions that Citizenship Judge Joan May Way will address in the interactive and informative morning presentation, as she brings real-life insights from her role as a Citizenship Judge.

 “We are thrilled to be hosting the presentation and ceremony,” says Leslie Hall, Community Program Coordinator. “I’m proud to be part of such a diverse and welcoming community, and I believe Judge Way’s insights will be relevant to many in Lethbridge.”

 Citizenship Judge Joan May Way Judge Way, one of three Citizenship Judges in Alberta, was appointed as a Citizenship Judge in Calgary in October 2008. She has devoted most of her life to volunteering in her community, local schools, and church. In addition to working in the oil sector and the public school system, she has taught English as a Second Language programs for new immigrants. She has been a host for students from around the world in her home and received service awards for dedication to schools. Judge Way holds a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics from the University of Calgary and a Masters in Library and Information Sciences from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

 Admission to the Citizenship Ceremony is free.  Half-price admission fees apply for the Becoming Canadian presentation and include exhibit access and refreshments. There is no charge for Galt Annual Pass Holders.

 For additional museum information visit www.galtmuseum.com, call 403.320-3954, or send an email to info@galtmuseum.com.