Paging Dr. Lishman -

Paging Dr. Lishman

Wednesday, June 11. 2008

On June 6th, 2008, long-time Adventure Canada friend and staff member Bill
Lishman was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws by the Ontario
Institute of Technology for his contributions to his profession and
community.

Bill is an award winning sculptor, filmmaker, inventor and naturalist.
He is co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Operation Migration, a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing safe
migration routes for migratory birds. In 2000, William received the
Meritorious Service Medal for his pioneering work with migratory birds.
The 1996 Oscar-nominated film Fly Away Home was inspired by his life story.

Congratulations Dr. Bill!

For more information on the ceremony click here.

To watch the convocation ceremony click here.

Bill is joining Adventure Canada on the 2008 Newfoundland Circumnavigation. For more information Click here.

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