Thursday, December 17, 2009

MLA Claire Trevena - North Island

Heavenly Father, we give thanks today for Claire Trevena and her service for the riding of the North Island.

We pray a blessing upon her and her husband Mike, and the work she is accomplishing on the North Island.
We ask that You watch over her and bless her with strength and health for all that she sets her hand to.
May You grant her even more wisdom and knowledge for the many challenges she faces. In Jesus name, Amen


Claire Trevena was first elected in May 2005 and was re-elected on May 12, 2009.


Claire is a former journalist, community activist and human rights worker.

In the early 1990s, Claire came to Canada as the BBC's Canadian correspondent.

Awarded the Canadian Civilian Peacekeeping Medal, she's worked on democratic development projects overseas and in Canada.

Claire was an active trade unionist in her professional life. Since moving to BC she has been involved in a number of community initiatives, including a weekly community kitchen on Quadra Island as well as various environmental initiatives.

She was elected to the board of the Quadra Community Association and held a seat on the Regional District of Comox Strathcona Regional Area J Advisory Planning Committee.

Prior to the 2005 election, Claire ran a small communications business on Quadra Island with her husband, Mike McIvor.

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