Manitoba Schizophrenia Society: Louise Simbandumwe

Human Rights Dept: Nixon created the artwork, a stylized candle in kiln-cast glass, to symbolize the human rights work of the three recipients, according to Winnipeg Free Press. This year s recipients are Jane Burpee, Education Coordinator with the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society; The Rainbow Resource Centre, a major resource and support centre serving Manitoba s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and two-spirited LGBTT communities; and Louise Simbandumwe, director of SEED Winnipeg s Asset Building Programs and the founder of Run for Rights and recipients of the 2012 Human Rights Commitment Award of Manitoba will each receive a unique piece of art created by local artist Jayne Nixon at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the United Way Building in Winnipeg. The Annual Human Rights Commitment Award of Manitoba recognizes those who have promoted respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and have advanced the rights of Manitobans. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.