Awards
"Mir", an ancient Russian word with the complex meaning of peace, community and world, encompasses and defines the following values:
- Peace and social justice for the individual, family, community and the world
- Respect for cultural, ethnic, philosophical, spiritual, religious and intellectual diversity
- Dignity of work and service to humanity
- Education and learning which advance these values
Selkirk College and the Mir Centre for Peace seek to reward those advancing the ideals of peace and human rights. The Mir Award and the Peace and Human Rights Award are presented each year at the fall Scholarship and Award ceremonies.
Award Recipients for 2010:
Peace and Human Rights/Mir Award
- Shamus Birkel
- Cheralynne Kennedy
- Alanna Tynan
Award Recipients for 2009:
Mir Award
- Human Services Students - Guatemala Trip
Peace and Human Rights
- Celina Silva
Award Recipients for 2008:
Mir Award
- Luke Gleeson
Peace and Human Rights Award
- Carl Jacks
- Sarah Story
Award Recipients for 2007:
Mir Award
- Student Nurses Guatemala Practicum
Peace and Human Rights Award
- Carl Allen
- Drew Cline
- Travis Henne
