Alain Stanké
Encyclopedia
Alain Stanké is a Canadian francophone
television and radio host and commentator, writer, editor, producer, interviewer and journalist.. Born in 1934 in Kaunas
(Lithuania
), he immigrated to Montreal
in 1951.
in recognition for being a "multi-talented individual, who has both entertained and challenged us throughout his career". In 2003, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec
.
Francophone
The adjective francophone means French-speaking, typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. Often, the word is used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person....
television and radio host and commentator, writer, editor, producer, interviewer and journalist.. Born in 1934 in Kaunas
Kaunas
Kaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation...
(Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
), he immigrated to Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
in 1951.
Honours
In 1998, he was made a Member of the Order of CanadaOrder of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
in recognition for being a "multi-talented individual, who has both entertained and challenged us throughout his career". In 2003, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec
National Order of Quebec
The National Order of Quebec, termed officially in French as l'Ordre national du Québec, and in English abbreviation as the Order of Quebec, is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Quebec...
.