A Colchester County woman is Nova Scotia’s latest recipient of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Established in 2004, it’s awarded to 13 people annually across Canada who’ve made outstanding literacy progress and demonstrated excellence in leadership.
Mary ‘Lorenda’ Harper of Truro received the award at the legislature on Friday.
Harper returned to school, enrolling in the General Educational Development program after years of working in food services. She passed all five GED tests in 2023. Harper also volunteers with Girl Guides and MADD Canada.
In a statement, Harper says, “One of the proudest moments of my journey was the day I received my GED. It wasn’t just a piece of paper; it was a testament to months of hard work.”
Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Jill Balser says, “It’s inspiring to see Nova Scotians take their education into their own hands, developing the skills they need to realize their potential in our growing workforce. I’d like to congratulate this year’s award winner, Lorenda Harper, on her perseverance and commend her on her community involvement that stretches beyond academics.”
According to the province, 233 adults received their GED diplomas in Nova Scotia in 2024.
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— Nova Scotia Gov. (@nsgov) September 27, 2024
