Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Last Rite wins 2010 CEMA Award

On November 6, The Last Rite won the 2010 Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA)(http://www.canadianethnicmedia.com/) Award in the category of best television documentary for its sensitive and thoughtful multifaith portrayal of death and dying. The Honourable Federal Minister of Labour, Lisa Raitt, was on hand to present the award to an audience of more than 250 people. Other winners at the CEMA Awards Gala were in the categories of television (news), radio, print, internet and the distingished Sierhey Khmara Ziniak Award for exemplary work in the field of multiculturalism. From the presenters to the entertainment to the winners, it was an evening in celebration of diversity.

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  1. Congratulations Gina - well deserved. I hope this award will lead to more opportunities for people to see your film!

    Janet Arnold MSc, RSW
    Acting Human Rights Advisor,
    Counsellor & Instructor
    Mount Royal University
    Calgary AB

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