Madeline-Ann Aksich

Madeline-Ann Aksich, CM (1956 – September 25, 2005) was a Canadian businesswoman, philanthropist, artist and founder of the International Children's Institute.[1] On May 1, 2001 she was appointed to the Order of Canada for her humanitarian work.[2] After her death, she was remembered in the House of Commons by MP Francis Scarpaleggia.[3] The Madeline-Ann Aksich Visual Arts Studio at Marianopolis College is named in her honour.[4]

Madeline-Ann Aksich

References
  1. "NDP'S Carole James vows to beat cancer". The Vancouver Sun. September 6, 2006. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
  2. "Order of Canada - Madeline-Ann Aksich, C.M., M.B.A". Governor General of Canada website. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
  3. "Debates of Oct. 7th, 2005". openparliament.ca. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  4. "Her memory will light up art studio". Montreal Gazette. January 14, 2007. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
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