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Of the 15 species of cranes, the Black-necked Crane is the most recently discovered species. It is the only crane that lives in plateau areas. Its breeding range includes much of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in China, with a small breeding population occurring in adjacent Ladakh in India.

The world’s Black-necked Crane population is estimated at 5,600 − 6,000. Loss and degradation of habitat are its main threats. These problems are most serious in the wintering areas, where wetlands have been extensively affected by irrigation projects, dam construction, draining and grazing pressure.

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Nomination Forms Due December 31, 2007

We invite you to nominate a woman who deserves recognition and to join us in acknowledging her and others at this year’s gala.

Past award recipients include women from our broader community who reflect Canada’s demographic diversity: Kamilla Singh was honoured for her contributions with a gold award for Community Spirit. She produces the TV program, Asian Pulse, and in 2003 while volunteering in Kadri India she produced the documentary, Expedition to India. Kelsey Leung, a teenager, was awarded silver for Fledgling Chick for her work spearheading G-Force, a personal improvement program for young girls. Chief Kim Baird of the Tsawwassen First Nation was honoured for her leadership with a gold award for Business.

You can nominate more than one outstanding woman from you community.

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Note: Demographics: description of a population according to characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, income and occupation. Marketing: The Core/Kerin, Hartley, Rudelius, Edwards, Tibbo 2005