MLA Genia Leskiw, Bonnyville-Cold Lake

Thank you, Lord for MLA Genia Leskiw and her service to the people of this province. Give her the strength and endurance she needs and may she know that her hard work is making a difference. Bless her family with health and wholeness and may they be aware of your presence in their lives. We pray that your hand would continue to guide her life and her family. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Genia Leskiw was elected to her second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Bonnyville-Cold Lake on April 23, 2012. She is the first Ukrainian-Canadian and the first female to represent the Bonnyville-Cold Lake constituency.

Mrs. Leskiw was appointed to the Standing Committee on Legislative Offices on May 24, 2012. She was appointed to the Standing Committee on Families and Communities and the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship on May 28, 2012.

Mrs. Leskiw previously served as Chair of the Cabinet Policy Committee on Education, a member of the Special Standing Committee on Privileges, Elections, Standing Orders and Printing, the Standing Committee on Members’ Services, the Legislative Review Committee, and as chair of the Advisory Council on Alberta-Ukraine Relations.

Prior to serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, she taught elementary school for over 30 years. In 1995, she was nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Award, and in 2005 she was honoured with an Alberta Centennial Award. Very active in her community, Genia has volunteered with various organizations/associations, including:

• Kiev’s-K-Hi Ukrainian Youth Camp
• St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church
• St. Elias Women’s Organization
• Lakeland Ukrainian Association, president
• Bonnyville Bingo Association, board member
• Teacher/Board Liaison Committee
• Alberta Teachers’ Association local school representative

In addition, Mrs. Leskiw is a member of the Bonnyville Ukrainian choir and her local church choir. In her spare time, Mrs. Leskiw enjoys painting Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs), working with seniors, camping and traveling.

Mrs. Leskiw lives in Bonnyville with her husband, Ron. They have two children, David and Lynna.

June 6, 2012