Jaclyn Miles
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| Jaclyn Miles | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1988 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Canadian |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Canada |
| 🎓 Alma mater | General Amherst High School Brescia University College University of Windsor Western Faculty of Education |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2012–present |
| 🌐 Website | jaclynmiles |
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Jaclyn Miles (born 1988) is an education and entertainment professional from Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada.[1] She was Miss Canada 2012. She is a human rights defender and, in May 2013, joined former Premier of Manitoba Howard Pawley in opposing a proposed trespass law in Windsor arguing that the proposed law "violates our rights as Canadian citizens."[2]
Early career and education[edit]
Miles is an alumnus of General Amherst High School.[3] She spent four years at this high school and was sexually bullied there all four years.[4] She is the founder of Break the Silence, an organization opposing human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, and bullying.[5][6][7]
In 2012 Miles was named Miss Canada.[8][9][10] Subsequently, she was a host on TaggTV's reality-television-style Facebook videos about Guyana.[11][12][13] Miles traveled to Guyana where she gave presentations against domestic violence.[11][14] In December 2012 year she replaced American comedian Stephen Colbert as Grand Marshal of the Santa Claus parade in Windsor, Ontario.[15][16][17]
Miles has graduated with a BA in family studies and French from the University of Windsor, obtained a B.Ed. from Western Faculty of Education. [18][19][20] She had previously attended Brescia University College until she took a break from studying in order to take care of her brother who was injured in a car accident.[21]
In 2013 Miles won the Young Woman of Excellence Award at London, Ontario's YMCA, stood in for Miss Canada, and mentored Miss Teen Canada of that year.[22][23][24] She coached other pageants in 2014.[25][26][24][27]
References[edit]
- ↑ Willick, Frances (August 9, 2010). "'A pageant with a cause'". Windsor Star. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ↑ Schmidt, Doug (May 27, 2013). "City approves trespass policy (With Video)". Windsor Star. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
Miss Canada 2012 Jaclyn Miles said that as a survivor of abuse she understood the city’s need for an effective policy to protect employees and ensure safety in the workplace. But the original trespass policy as proposed by Windsor legal staff “violates our rights as Canadian citizens,” the current human rights activist added.
- ↑ Perron, Jolene (February 28, 2012). "Miss Canada Jaclyn Miles speaks out". River Town Times. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
Miles is out on a campaign called “Break the Silence” to educate people about abusive relationships. In this, she appeared at General Amherst, as a former student and a voice of reason, for she too had experienced violence.'When I think of abuse,' said Miles, 'I think of it as something that builds every time you’re abused and if you don’t do something about it then you become susceptible to becoming a victim of more abuse.'
- ↑ "Jaclyn Miles – Miss Canada 2012". The Joy Smith Foundation. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ↑ Belanger, Joe (April 21, 2013). "Profiles: "If we valued life more than money maybe things would be different."". The London Free Press. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
Jaclyn Miles, Miss Canada 2012, has been lauded for her courage in sharing her story of bullying and abuse to help and inspire others. She founded the Break the Silence campaign focusing on bullying, sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking.
- ↑ Pearce, Kristie (October 1, 2012). "Jaclyn Miles gives an emotional speech at the 2012 Take Back The Night march, an annual stand against violence towards women, at Dieppe Gardens Saturday September 29, 2012 in Windsor, Ont". The Windsor Star. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Marching women Take Back the Night in Windsor". The Windsor Star. September 30, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
Miles, 24, says she was bullied as a child and domestically and sexually abused as a young woman. 'Having someone take control of your body that way is wrong,' she said Saturday in downtown Windsor at the 2012 Take Back the Night march that strives to end violence against women. [...] 'We need to stop this victim-blaming culture where we let victims suffer because we blame them for the suffering they’re going through.'
- ↑ Sims, Jane (June 7, 2013). "Tripped up in the tropics". The London Free Press. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ↑ Charron, Joel (January 31, 2012). "More than just a pretty face". River Town Times. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
The 2012 Miss Canada has been crowned and she calls Amherstburg home. Jaclyn Miles, 23, recently won the prestigious title Jan. 15 in Montreal and returned home this past weekend for the first time since being crowned Miss Canada. 'This is truly a tremendous honour,' said Miles.
- ↑ "2012 Take Back The Night Rally in Downtown Windsor". Windsorite. October 1, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
Jaclyn Miles, Miss Canada 2012, tearfully shared her experiences of sexual assault and domestic abuse. She spoke about how our system treats those who have suffered through situations such as hers, how it is 'traumatic to relive the things that happened to you, to be blamed for it'. Miles’ goal is to open people’s eyes to the situation of domestic abuse, and to change the question from 'Why does she stay?' to 'Why doesn’t he stop?'
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Sims, Jane (June 14, 2013). "Chris Bassoo says the government promised capital investment that never came for the Facebook tourism videos". The London Free Press. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
The Free Press tagged along for a week last August to watch the early stages of the Guyana project and saw Tagg TV — it featured host Jaclyn Miles, Miss Canada 2012, promoting an anti-violence message — receive a cascade of media coverage and business sponsorships. [...] Bassoo helped line up speaking engagements in Guyana, and Miles’s anti-violence message — in a country plagued by domestic abuse — struck a chord.
- ↑ Sims, Jane (August 20, 2012). "London Tagg team in jungle odyssey". The London Free Press.
There's the reigning Miss Canada, Jaclyn Miles, a Western teaching grad. You could overlook her at home. Here, she stops traffic just by flashing her sash and tiara. [...] They star Miss Canada, Jaclyn Miles, Rogers cable TV talk-show host Sabrina Pierson and himself, with a plan to explore Georgetown and Guyana's jungle as international tourists while giving product placement to local businesses.
- ↑ Sims, Jane (August 20, 2012). "'Like a snowball in the Caribbean'". The London Free Press. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
They've begun the three-week grind of shooting 50, six-minute Internet reality-TV shows with Jaclyn Miles, the reigning Miss Canada from London, and cable-TV host Sabrina Pierson. another Londoner, along with Alana Seebaran, the reigning Miss India Worldwide, who's from Guyana has just come on board. [...] An extra publicity bump has unexpectedly come from Miles' commitment with Megan Walker, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, to talk about domestic violence issues -- a pervasive and troubling aspect of Guyanese life. Bassoo is more than happy to have Miles, who's become a big celebrity, get her message to the Guyanese. 'If we help one woman, two women, five women, a hundred, a thousand women -- that's the 'wowing' factor for me.'
- ↑ Pedro, Kelly (August 1, 2012). "London's expertise travels".
'This community is so well-respected for the work it does in ending violence against women,' said Megan Walker, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre. She will join Miss Canada Jaclyn Miles and domestic abuse survivor and TV host Sabrina Pierson at the conference.
- ↑ "Miss Canada to replace no-show Colbert in Windsor parade: Amherstburg's Jaclyn Miles to be grand marshal of Santa Claus parade Saturday, Stephen Colbert still possibility". CBC News. December 13, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
In the absence of U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert, Miss Canada and Amherstburg, Ont., native Jaclyn Miles will be the grand marshal of the downtown Windsor Santa Claus parade Saturday.
- ↑ Coorsh, Karolyn (December 13, 2012). "Miss Canada to lead Windsor parade after Colbert invite goes unanswered". CTV News. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
Following a high-profile attempt to get U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert to grand marshal Saturday’s Winter Fest Holiday Parade in Windsor, Ont., organizers have called in a stand-in: Miss Canada 2012. Jaclyn Miles was announced as the parade’s Grand Marshal Thursday at Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino.
- ↑ "Downtown Windsor Announces Miss Canada as Parade Grand Marshal". Windsorite. December 13, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association today introduced Miss Canada 2012 Jaclyn Miles as the Winter Fest Parade Grand Marshal. An Amherstburg native, 24-year old Jaclyn graduated with distinction from the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Western Ontario and holds an honours BA in French and Family Studies from the University of Windsor. [...] The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association had for weeks been trying to get Stephen Colbert to be the parade Grand Marshal, but those attempts failed.
- ↑ Carruthers, Dale (May 10, 2012). "Miss Canada speaks of abuse". The London Free Press. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
Education: BA in family studies and French from University of Windsor, B.Ed. from Western University
- ↑ Schmidt, Doug (December 13, 2012). "Miss Canada to lead Santa parade". Windsor Star. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
Miles has degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Western Ontario and is spokeswoman for the Break the Silence Campaign as well as for the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness.
- ↑ Glover, Craig (March 2, 2012). "What future teachers are saying". The London Free Press. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
Students Sheldon Francis, left, Amanda Barker, Jaclyn Miles and Sarah Rose study in the cafeteria at the Western University Faculty of Education in London on Thursday. [...] 'Everyone is taking a cut right now. It's unfortunate things have to be that way, but I think that teachers are not given the respect that they deserve and they're not noticed for the work that they go through. It's really something that we should value.' --Jaclyn Miles
- ↑ "Profile: Jaclyn Miles; Miss Canada – exhibiting strength and humility in abundance". Brescia University College. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
Jaclyn spent two wonderful years studying at Brescia, working towards a combined honours degree in French and Family Studies but had to interrupt her studies here when her brother was in a serious accident. [...] Jaclyn finished her degree in her hometown at the University of Windsor and went on to complete her education degree at Althouse.
- ↑ Belanger, Joe (April 2, 2013). "YMCA announces the women who will be honoured at their annual Strong Kids fundraiser". The London Free Press. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
Miss Canada 2012 Jaclyn Miles (young woman of excellence) [...] Miss Canada 2012 founded the Break the Silence campaign which focuses on bullying, sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking. She was a top-five finalist for the Who Inspires You Contest for being an inspiration to young women across Canada and was nominated for the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Person’s Case.
- ↑ Dubinski, Kate (March 8, 2013). "Londoner Celina Rivas Vasquez is crowned Miss Teen Canada 2013". The London Free Press. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
Miss Teen Canada 2013 Celina Rivas Vasquez with London's Jaclyn Miles, Miss Canada 2012. A London high school student has been crowned Miss Teen Canada for 2013. Celina Rivas-Vasquez, a Grade 12 student, was mentored by Jaclyn Miles, also a Londoner, who held the Miss Canada crown for 2012.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Bonnici, Eric (March 4, 2014). "Windsor's Priya Madaan Crowned Miss Canada 2014". Eyes on Windsor. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
Jaclyn Miles Miss Canada 2012 of Amherstburg was present at the pageant to crown Priya Madaan Miss Canada 2014. [...] Miss Canada 2013 was unable to fulfill her title obligations because of the heavy demands of law school. Miles was called in to take over for Miss Canada 2013. [...] When asked what advice Miles has for Madaan she said, 'in this industry it’s very easy to be influenced or pushed to do something against your morals and values, so never forget why you got into this and stay true to yourself.'
- ↑ Giofu, Ron (February 11, 2014). "Local teen heading to Montreal in effort to be Miss Teen Canada". River Town Times. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
Roberts said she will be getting assistance on how to prepare from Miss Canada 2012 Jaclyn Miles and last year’s Miss Teen Canada Celina Vasquez, who lives in London. 'She’s been doing her research,' added Cathy.
- ↑ Giofu, Ron (July 24, 2013). "Local teen vying to be Miss Teen Canada 2014". River Town Times. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
'It all started when (Miss Canada 2012 and Amherstburg native) Jaclyn Miles posted (on the Internet) on how she is looking for people to be Miss Canada and Miss Teen Canada,' said Nicole. Nicole had to fill out an application that included listing charity work and goals for the future with a phone interview with Miles coming shortly thereafter.
- ↑ Bonnici, Eric (February 27, 2014). "True Beauties: Five Windsor Essex Women Finalists for Miss Canada & Miss Teen Canada 2014". Eyes on Windsor. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
On Feb. 24, during a mentoring session for the local finalists at The Knights of Columbus in Amherstburg, Miss Canada 2012 Jaclyn Miles explains… 'The Miss Canada Pageant, a focus on who we are as women on the inside, is about picking an ambassador who is driven to make positive local and global change using their skills, experiences, and inner strengths.'
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