Order of Canada
Order of Canada is one of the highest civilian honours in Canada.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2018: In early 2018, Jeanette Corbiere Lavell was among 21 Indigenous Canadians selected to receive this honour. Other recipients in the same period included Lee Maracle, Fred Sasakamoose, and Robert Joseph.[2]
- July 2019: James Bartleman was appointed as an Officer of this order.[3]
- September 2019: Zacharias Kunuk received this honour in 2015.[4]
- February 2020: Jeannette Corbiere Lavell was appointed to this order in 2018.[5]
- January 2021: The Order of Canada has inducted over 7,000 citizens since its inception in 1967. Maurice Switzer noted that some members, such as Alan Eagleson, have been removed from the Order of Canada following criminal convictions.[6]
- November 2021: Susan Aglukark holds the rank of Officer within this order.[7]
- July 2023: John Beaucage was appointed to this order in 2023 for his work advancing the prosperity of Indigenous communities. The honour is given to individuals who have made significant impacts on the country of Canada.[8]
- December 2023: Buffy Sainte-Marie was appointed to this order.[9]
- July 2024: The honour recognizes individuals who have made positive and lasting impacts on communities within Canada. In June 2024, 64 new members were appointed to the order, including Joe Miskokomon.[10]
- September 2025: Carol Hopkins was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2018.[11]
- March 2026: Joe Miskokomon was officially invested into this order on March 19, 2026. The award recognized his significant impact on Anishinabek Nation communities and his career in leadership.[12]
- April 2026: Jeannette Corbiere Lavell was invested as a member of this order in 2018 by the Governor General.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell to be recognized at Virus of Inequality Symposium", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation Citizenship Commissioner Jeanette Corbiere Lavell to receive Order of Canada", Anishinabek News, 2 January 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of Rama citizen presented with honourary degree of Doctor of Laws", Anishinabek News, 3 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kunuk’s latest film debuts at TIFF", Anishinabek News, 9 September 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabekwe honoured with Indspire Awards’ Lifetime Achievement accolade", Anishinabek News, 7 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Putting lipstick on a pig", Anishinabek News, 7 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "One of Canada’s most unique and honoured artists coming to North Bay", Anishinabek News, 5 November 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Counsel congratulates Principal John Beaucage on his appointment to the Order of Canada", Anishinabek News, 8 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Buffy’s legacy is the real deal", Anishinabek News, 18 December 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of the Thames Chief appointed new member of the Order of Canada", Anishinabek News, 4 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Details of complex trauma of First Nations peoples provided at Toronto wellness conference", Anishinabek News, 10 September 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation congratulates Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief Joe Miskokomon", Anishinabek News, 23 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).