In Memory of Georges R. Brosseau K.C.
Georges R. Brosseau, K.C. of Métis ancestry, was born and raised in St. Paul, Alberta, attended the University of Alberta and obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree and then his Bachelor of Law Degree in 1954. He was admitted as a lawyer to the Alberta Bar in 1955 and was appointed as Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.) In 1972, (now K.C., since the Queen’s death), for his contribution to the legal profession and to public life. Georges practiced law for 69 years, until his passing at 92 years of age in June, 2024.
Georges was a Trustee of the Edmonton Catholic School Board from 1966 to 1974 and he served as the Board Chair from 1967 to 1973. In 2005, Georges received the Alberta Centennial Medal in recognition of his outstanding service to the people of Alberta. In 2017, Georges was inducted into the City of Edmonton’s Community Service Hall of Fame, in recognition of his exemplary achievements and contributions to the citizens of Edmonton.
Georges, like his father Alphonse, valued the importance of education and was a staunch supporter of Alberta’s Métis Community. Georges (with Dr. Herb Belcourt and Orval Belcourt) was one of the three Co- Founders of the Belcourt-Brosseau Métis Awards program in 2001; the largest non-government source for Métis post-secondary education funding in Canada. Recipients of the BBMA Awards can use their award funds for tuition fees, textbooks and supplies. Since 2002, over $10.5 million in awards have been distributed to over 2,600 Métis students. The BBMA Awards program provides financial support so Métis people can access post-secondary education and realize self-sufficiency, achieve their highest potential and enrich their lives and the lives of their community.
If you would like to make a donation to the BBMA program, in memory of Georges, as part of the BBMA program, there is a special fund, the A.T. (Alphonse Thomas) Brosseau Family Fund, that was established by Georges, in honor of his father. Donations can be made as follows:
1. Cheque or Bank Draft made payable to: “Edmonton Community Foundation” On the “Memo” portion of the cheque or draft, please indicate: For “A.T. Brosseau Family Fund” in Memory of Georges Brosseau
A Tax Receipt will be issued for all donations over $50.00 (Charity #122437072-RR0001)
Mail your donation to: Edmonton Community Foundation / 9910 – 103 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 2V7
OR
2. E-transfer to: edonations@ecfoundation.org
Please send a note with the transfer that it is for the A.T. Brosseau Family Fund in Memory of Georges Brosseau
Thank you for considering donating to this important program, that was so close to our Dad’s heart, to help the Métis people.
The Georges R. Brosseau Family
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