Laura de Jonge facts for kids
Laura Anne "Lolly" de Jonge (born September 2, 1960) is a Canadian woman who helps families, makes films, and started a magazine. She is Métis, which means she has both Indigenous and European ancestors.
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Early Life and Education
Laura's family has a long history in Canada. Her ancestors, Louis Hébert and Marie Rollet, were among the first European settlers in the country. Her father, George R. D. Goulet, is Métis and has written many books about Métis history with her mother, Terry Goulet.
Lolly de Jonge went to several universities to learn about different subjects. She earned a master's degree from Royal Roads University. There, she received special awards for her excellent schoolwork and for showing leadership. She also earned a Ph.D. (a very high degree) from Fielding Graduate University. She also studied at Red Deer College, the University of Calgary, and the University of Toronto.
Career and Advocacy
Lolly de Jonge has had an interesting career, working in different fields and helping many people.
Working with Companies
For over ten years, Lolly de Jonge worked for a company called Nexen Inc. She helped make sure the company acted responsibly around the world. This included looking after human rights. She also served on important committees that focused on how businesses can be fair and ethical. She was part of groups like the Conference Board of Canada and Canadian Business for Social Responsibility.
Filmmaking and Media
Lolly de Jonge is also a talented filmmaker. In 2004, she produced and directed a film called What Goes Around Comes Around. This film won an award in 2005. Later, in 2015, she was a producer for a TV show called Transformation to Parenthood. This show was a six-episode documentary series about what it's like to become a parent.
She also started her own magazine called Birthing Magazine. This magazine is published by a company called Birth Unlimited.
Supporting Families and Midwifery
Lolly de Jonge is a strong supporter of natural pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. She played a big part in helping midwifery become a recognized profession in Alberta in 1992. Midwives are healthcare professionals who help women during pregnancy and childbirth.
In 2008, Lolly de Jonge was recognized in the Alberta government for her work when public funding for midwifery services was announced. She also helped set up a special fund at Mount Royal University for students studying to become midwives. In 2014, the CBC reported on a study she helped write. This study showed that there weren't enough healthcare workers in rural areas of Alberta to help new mothers.
Her work in helping companies be more responsible was even featured in a popular book called Global Profit and Global Justice, Using Your Money to Change the World.
Helping Young People Learn
In 2010, Lolly de Jonge helped lead a presentation for Indigenous girls in Calgary. This event was part of a project to encourage young girls to learn about science. Students from different schools, including the Siksika First Nation community, attended.
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