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Ordine Al Merito Award

5/21/2015

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I am honoured to receive the Ordine al Merito on May 29 from the National Congress of Italian Canadians (NCIC). There is no doubt that my heart is overflowing with gratitude for such a recognition.  I come from a culture where design, art and literature define us. I come from a culture where women are revered for their beauty, their confidence in the kitchen, and their sense of family loyalty.  For many women, the role of devoted daughter, wife and mother often eclipses the aspirations of professional dreams and personal goals.  

"The “Ordine Al Merito” is presented annually to an Italian Canadian who has made a considerable contribution to the Italian Canadian community and Canadian society as a whole. Italian Canadians have given of themselves for the enhancement of their cultural heritage and the betterment of Canadian society.  Those who have emerged above the average with distinction and pride in their work are the people who need to be recognized."

Five decades after the third wave of immigration from Italy, we are ready to make significant changes, and this award is one such step.  I commend the NCIC for making a statement about the changing role of women in our community.

I am first and foremost a mother, wife, and daughter. I am also an educator, writer, producer, director and a fierce advocate of diversity in this fabulous country of ours.  Thank you NCIC for this honour, which I will humbly accept on May 29.

Of course, there will be delicious food, speeches, lots of people and some tarantella dancing. So join us. It will be fun.

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12 Comments
Rita Amabili link
5/22/2015 03:46:18 am

Brava Gina! Sono fiera di te e fiera per te! La tua realizzazione è importante per la comunità italo-canadese, ma anche per l'intera società in questo tempo di migrazione. Buona continuazione!

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Gina Valle
5/23/2015 07:21:09 am

i valori del Canada stanno cambiando verso l'immigrqazione.Spero portare una prospettiva diversa al'argomento. Ti ringrazio Rita d'aver scritto. Buona giornata e a presto.

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Gianna Patriarca
5/22/2015 03:54:56 am

Cannot think of anyone more deserving Gina. Auguri. Your hard work, professionalism, intelligence and dedication has always been your calling card. You have made us proud and continue to do so. Blessings my friend and much love. Gianna Patriarca

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Gina Valle
5/23/2015 07:25:53 am

Your poetry gives a voice to our collective experiences as a community. From your work I have learned a great deal. But that is not all . . . . I like hanging out with power houses. It makes me feel good. Thanks for letting me hang out with you bella.

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Marie-Louise Donald link
5/22/2015 09:41:19 am

Bravissimo, cara Gina. You deserve it! tu le mérites! I am so proud for you!

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Gina Valle
5/23/2015 07:28:55 am

Chere Marie-Louise: Ca va faire bientot 30 ans qu'on se connait. Je te remercie de ton soutien et de tes conseils au longue des annees. Dommage que le 401 nous separe. Grazie cara.

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Rita Ferrari
5/22/2015 09:48:32 am

A huge congrats to you Gina! Bacioni.

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Gina Valle
5/23/2015 07:29:41 am

Thank you for your good wishes Rita. I appreciate it. Saluti cari - Gina

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Hamid Mousa
5/25/2015 03:45:47 am

Congratulations and well deserved. We need more of you

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Gina Valle
5/25/2015 03:27:49 pm

Thank you Hamid, for writing me.Most days I wish here were more of me.. I welcome the company.

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Isabella
5/28/2015 03:30:12 am

Ver dear Gina, your light illuminates all of our accomplishments and places women in their proper place as valuable social transformers and equal partners in cultural goals. Lovely speech. XX

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Gina Valle
6/1/2015 05:11:33 am

Thank you Isabella, for your support. This is my blog and my speech went further in recommending change, albeit at a glacial pace no doubt. Being a mother has stretched me and allowed me to grow. I am convinced that knowledge and growth would be beneficial to the workplace, and in our community. We'll see. I am patient - Gina

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