Sarah Anala
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Sarah Anala | |
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| Born | 26 December 1946 |
| Citizenship | Canadian, First Nations: Maliseet |
| Occupation | Social work |
| Awards | Order of Canada, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal |
Sarah Anala C.M., is a Canadian social worker, particularly with the indigenous peoples of her country (Maliseet, Inuit, Mi'kmaq).[1]
Sarah Anala was born December 26, 1946, in Nain, Labrador.[2]
A nurse by training, she devotes her professional life to helping and supporting inmates at Dorchester Penitentiary.[3] She gave numerous workshops in the Maritime provinces and her innovative methods succeeded in reducing the rate of recidivism among offenders.[1] Herself of indigenous origin (Nunatsiavut Inuk) she cares about the social condition of her people as well as that of the Mi'kmaq and the Inuit. She initiates efforts for the preservation of indigenous heritage, promoting understanding and respect between whites and indigenous peoples.[1]