Author: Blair Lockhart

When I learned that my friend Libby needed a new kidney, I immediately thought, “I can give her one of mine.” I am an organ donor on my driver’s licence and did the cheek swab years ago to become a bone marrow donor. I have tried to give blood several times but either didn’t meet the weight requirement in my younger years or passed out due to low blood pressure. Oh well, I thought, at least I can apply to become a kidney donor.

Author: Bodie Kenyon O’Malley 

My husband and I met on a dating app. Embarrassing, maybe, except we’ve been married for just over two years, and I’ve never been happier. I had just ended a long-term relationship when we started talking, and he had too. Neither of us was looking for anything too serious, but I knew within a few months of our first date that we were going to get married. We did, about seven months later, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.

Author: Katrín Níelsdóttir 

Johanna Gudrun Skaptason Memorial Scholarship 

– For students who have successfully completed Grade 12 and are registered in first-year university.

Recipients: Sabireen Warsame, Winnipeg 

Sophia Britsky, Winnipeg

Gyda Naylor Memorial Scholarship 

– For a student enrolled in a university Faculty of Education, preferably in early years education.

Recipient: Annika Rae Kornelsen, Winnipeg

Snjólaug Gillis Memorial Scholarship 

– For a student enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing or nursing degree program.

Recipient: Ariane Duguay, Winnipeg

Neil Bardal Scholarship 

– For a student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and citizenship in school and/or the community.

Recipient: Quinn Fyfe, Selkirk

Jon Sigurdsson 110th Anniversary Scholarship 

– For students enrolled in a post-secondary institution who exemplify the mission and values of IODE.

Recipients: Krista Dumas, The Pas 

Lydia Sturby, Winnipeg

Sigrun Williams, Winnipeg

Lorna M. Thorlakson Memorial Scholarship 

– For a student enrolled in a Faculty of Social Work.

Recipient: Dana Tucker Khan Ford, Winnipeg

Members’ Memorial Scholarship 

– For a student beyond first year who is registered in a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree program.

Recipient: Colby Darragh, Grosse Isle

Margret J. Benedictson Scholarship 

– Offered in memory of Margret Reykdal to a female student attending a Canadian post-secondary institution beyond first year who has been active in social justice issues pertaining to women.

Recipient: Nadia Minkevich, Winnipeg

Hildur Guttormson Memorial Scholarship 

– For a female student resuming studies after one or more years away from school, with the goal of obtaining a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate.

Recipient: Lisa Pommer, Winnipeg

Anna Skaptason Memorial Music Scholarship 

– For a student enrolled in a Bachelor of Music program.

Recipient: Rose Tsegereda Habtay, Winnipeg