Christina Louise Logue was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at the 2:00 p.m. ceremony on Wednesday, June 12, “in recognition of her outstanding contributions and leadership in achieving change in the social, health and economic conditions of Indigenous peoples, and at-risk children, youth, and families.”
A justice of the peace, Logue has worked for the Ottawa Police Service since 1994. She is a proud nurse of Algonquin heritage who is recognized provincially, nationally and internationally as a mental health and crime reduction expert.
She has researched, developed and implemented early identification and early intervention strategies for police services and educators. Many of these are on an international scale, resulting in lower victimization rates and increased quality of life. She has developed many community-based programs, including Project Early Intervention, which helps young people who are at risk of being recruited by street
gangs.
She also developed and implemented a substance abuse treatment program for incarcerated youth.
Logue obtained a Certificate in Chemical Dependency Counselling and her studies in behavioural pharmacology complement her accomplishments as a Certified Addictions Counsellor, Certified Functional Family Therapist, and court-approved street drugs expert. She says her proudest titles are “mom” and “nana.”
She has dedicated her time in the remote northern Quebec community of Chisasibi, helping doctors and nurses who work in the community, which is troubled by substance abuse and suicide. She has served as manager of the Ottawa Police Service Youth Strategy Office and was director of the National Intervention/Diversion Program with the RCMP.She received the Governor General of Canada Order of Merit, Order of Ontario, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for Public Service, Quality of Life Award, and Woman of Distinction Award.