July saw the presentation of the James McGregor Stewart Award to two outstanding Nova Scotians. Linda Campbell and Kayla MacKinnon are exceptionally accomplished in their fields and an inspiration to all.
Former Speaker of the Legislature Kevin Murphy spoke at the ceremony.
Dr. Campbell is a Professor and a Senior Research Fellow at Saint Mary's University in Halifax and leads the Dynamic Environment & Ecosystem Health Research (DEEHR) group. Her research, teaching and service at Saint Mary’s University focus on sustainability + resilience of ecosystems, with emphasis on invasive species and environmental contaminants as stressors.
Dr. Campbell also leads projects on accessibility & inclusion in science fields, with emphasis on American Sign Language, including collaborations with professional interpreters on bilingualism and interpreting in science fields.
Kayla MacKinnon’s career in wheelchair basketball started when she met coach Cher Smith. Born with cerebral palsy, MacKinnon was looking to be more active when it was recommended she try archery.
The Dartmouth, N.S. native also tried wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis but decided to stick to wheelchair basketball.
Wheelchair basketball allows MacKinnon to share sport with her twin sister Julia.
The Dartmouth, N.S. native also tried wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis but decided to stick to wheelchair basketball.
Wheelchair basketball allows MacKinnon to share sport with her twin sister Julia.
Off the court, MacKinnon is a Dalhousie University student majoring in Health Promotion with a minor in Disability Management with the goal of working in an accessibility role when she graduates.
MacKinnon made her Team Canada debut with the Women’s Under-25 team at the 2023 U25 Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.
MacKinnon made her Team Canada debut with the Women’s Under-25 team at the 2023 U25 Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.
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