Norma McCaig, Founder of Global Nomads International (GNI), passed quietly away on Monday night November 10th, 2008 at her home in Reston, Virginia. She died of complications from cancer.
In 1984, Norma McCaig, herself a TCK, coined the term ‘global nomad.’, also known as “third culture kids”, and has tirelessly raised awareness of Third Culture Kids.
Norma writes: “Global nomads are very good mediators. Whenever TCKs move into another culture, they become very good, objective observers. They’re like cultural sponges. Those skills translate into ideal requirements for combating racism and advancing social and refugee work.”
The TCK community world-wide has just lost a distinguished advocate for TCKs everywhere.
If you wish to make a contribution, please make it to the Cancer Foundation in her name (Cancer Foundation: http://www.cancer.org/). Norma’s address for condolences is:
1559 SCANDIA CIR.
RESTON, VA 20190
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Norma was a good friend - one who knew how to challenge, laugh with, and encourage me in my journey as a TCK.
I will miss you, Norma!
Margie
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2 comments:
Thank you for posting. She was very instrumental in educating the world about Global Nomads/TCKs. She will be missed by us all.
Paulette Bethel
Thanks for spreading the word, Margie.
To anyone interested, here's the source and Ruth Van Reken's description and memory of her:
http://www.tckid.com/group/news-norma-mccaig-founder-of-global-nomads-international-gni-passed-away-on-november-10th-2008/
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