The National Chapter of Canada
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IODE Canada was honoured to present The National Chapter of Canada IODE RCMP Police Community Relations award to Corporal Giovanna Taddeo of Nunavik in recognition of exemplary community service outside official duties. Accompanying a framed award certificate for the recipient and the detachment office was an IODE gift of $1000. for her to use to further community service to Association Kaizen Kai Dojo de Kuujjuaq.
In 2001 Giovanna Taddeo made the decision to move to Kuujjuaq, QC as an officer for the Kativik Regional Police Force (KRPF). She lived and worked in Kuujjuaq for 5 years building a strong professional connection and earning respect with
the Inuit community.After patrolling the streets at night and observing youth loitering with nothing productive to do and some causing trouble, she decided to take action.
As a certified black belt instructor, she offered the “kids” the chance to learn martial arts creating the opportunity to teach the discipline and etiquette that martial arts dictate.
As a positive and inspiring role model, Giovanna taught up to 15 youth at a time in her living room in her off duty hours. Giovanna Taddeo’s inspirational karate program in the north, with the support of the Youth Center in Kuujjuaq and the KRPF was launched with successful regular classes for many more children.
In 2005, Giovanna left Kuujjuaq to join the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit as a First Nation Police officer and subsequently in 2007, she joined the ranks of the RCMP as a regular member (lateral entry). Giovanna left 5 of her top, mature and responsible students [all received the rank of Black Belt] in Kuujjuaq to continue teaching the Karate program which continued to 2009 running smoothly and successfully untilthe last one left to pursue education .
The subsequent development of the S.M.A.R.T. program (Sustainable Martial Arts Recreational Training) by Giovanna and designed to work with young adults of the communities of Nunavik was funded and supported by the Kativik Regional Government. Training sessions both in the North and in Montreal, teach these young leaders regular basic martial arts techniques, as well as techniques of theoretical teaching. The goal is to create and support positive teaching role models for their communities.
Giovanna Taddeo is the creator, chief instructor and coordinator of the program, organizing training, working with the Inuit leaders and maintaining relations within the north. Her vision and creative work, done on off duty and vacation time, with the S.M.A.R.T. program is a successful tribute to Giovanna’s leadership with the youth of the communities she serves making a difference to their lives and future. Visit: www.smartkentokukan.com
Giovanna with her martial arts skills and police training has travelled to many communities to run self defense and awareness clinics for women and children. Giovanna is a truly selfless individual, highly motivated, a dedicated role model for supportive teaching and an inspiration for many. She ensures, that young people will become positive and active, future members of their communities.
RCMP Corporal Giovanna Taddeo is recognized for her outstanding dedication to the youth of her communities with this annual award.
In 2001 Giovanna Taddeo made the decision to move to Kuujjuaq, QC as an officer for the Kativik Regional Police Force (KRPF). She lived and worked in Kuujjuaq for 5 years building a strong professional connection and earning respect with
the Inuit community.After patrolling the streets at night and observing youth loitering with nothing productive to do and some causing trouble, she decided to take action.
As a certified black belt instructor, she offered the “kids” the chance to learn martial arts creating the opportunity to teach the discipline and etiquette that martial arts dictate.
As a positive and inspiring role model, Giovanna taught up to 15 youth at a time in her living room in her off duty hours. Giovanna Taddeo’s inspirational karate program in the north, with the support of the Youth Center in Kuujjuaq and the KRPF was launched with successful regular classes for many more children.
In 2005, Giovanna left Kuujjuaq to join the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit as a First Nation Police officer and subsequently in 2007, she joined the ranks of the RCMP as a regular member (lateral entry). Giovanna left 5 of her top, mature and responsible students [all received the rank of Black Belt] in Kuujjuaq to continue teaching the Karate program which continued to 2009 running smoothly and successfully untilthe last one left to pursue education .
The subsequent development of the S.M.A.R.T. program (Sustainable Martial Arts Recreational Training) by Giovanna and designed to work with young adults of the communities of Nunavik was funded and supported by the Kativik Regional Government. Training sessions both in the North and in Montreal, teach these young leaders regular basic martial arts techniques, as well as techniques of theoretical teaching. The goal is to create and support positive teaching role models for their communities.
Giovanna Taddeo is the creator, chief instructor and coordinator of the program, organizing training, working with the Inuit leaders and maintaining relations within the north. Her vision and creative work, done on off duty and vacation time, with the S.M.A.R.T. program is a successful tribute to Giovanna’s leadership with the youth of the communities she serves making a difference to their lives and future. Visit: www.smartkentokukan.com
Giovanna with her martial arts skills and police training has travelled to many communities to run self defense and awareness clinics for women and children. Giovanna is a truly selfless individual, highly motivated, a dedicated role model for supportive teaching and an inspiration for many. She ensures, that young people will become positive and active, future members of their communities.
RCMP Corporal Giovanna Taddeo is recognized for her outstanding dedication to the youth of her communities with this annual award.