Episode 6 - Sister Lesley Sacouman
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Sister Lesley Sacouman has list of community accomplishments and accolades too long to name. She’s the founder of so many programs and organizations in Winnipeg - Holy Names House of Peace, Eagle’s Circle, and Roosbrook House to name just a few. She’s served on boards for many organizations as well, including Esther House, Anishinabe Oway-Ishi, and the Winnipeg Foundation. She also holds an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the University of Winnipeg.
But she’s most well- known for her devotion to making life better for children, women, and any person in need of a helping hand.
As a former teacher for more than 17 years, she has made it her life’s work to teach, to help, and to lead.
I sat down with Sister Lesley to talk about the power of empathy, the generosity of community and acknowledging the struggle and inequity in our world.
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