Father in Heaven, it is our prayerthat your presence would be with Mrs. Genia Leskiw as she fulfills the role in
our Legislature as Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Private Bills and
a member of numerous other committees. Give her an abundance of strength for
the many tasks before her and surround her with those who will assist her in
carrying them out. May she be blessed in her legislative work, in her service
in her community and in her home with 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 and the first female to represent the Bonnyville-Cold Lake
constituency.
Legislative Assembly for Bonnyville-Cold Lake on April 23, 2012. She is the
first Ukrainian and the first female to represent the Bonnyville-Cold Lake
constituency.
Mrs. Leskiw currently serves as deputy chair of the Standing Committee
on Private Bills and as a member of the following committees:
on Private Bills and as a member of the following committees:
- Standing
Committee on Legislative Offices - Standing
Committee on Families and Communities - Select
Special Ethics Commissioner Search Committee - Advisory
Council on Alberta-Ukraine Relations (chair)
Mrs. Leskiw previously served on the following committees and councils:
- Standing
Committee on Resource Stewarship - Cabinet
Policy Committee on Education (chair) - Standing
Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing - Special
Standing Committee on Members’ Services - Legislative
Review Committee - Select
Special Chief Electoral Officer Search Committee
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:
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.
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.
children, David and Lynna.