© Submitted by Pinays Manitoba Winnipeg Police Service Const. Maria Budahan was recognized with a Pinays Trailblazer Award in May. A Filipina police officer in Winnipeg who is being recognized as a trailblazer in her community says her lived experience with violence helps her connect with the people she serves. Maria Buduhan was awarded the Pinays Trailblazer Award last month — an award given by the group Pinays Manitoba to recognize Filipino Canadian women who have made important contributions to their communities. Pinays Manitoba says Buduhan was honoured for her advocacy, as well as for being a trailblazer as one of few Filipinas in law enforcement.

Source: CBC News June 12, 2022 02:39 UTC