Order of Ontario
Order of Ontario is an honour for citizens who have had a major impact on the province, Canada, and the world.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2014: The Order of Ontario is awarded to residents who show individual excellence and achievement that benefits the public. In 2014, the honour was granted to Ronald Common and Allison Fisher.[2]
- July 2016: Doris Boissoneau was selected to receive this honour in 1999 after being nominated by a former student. Doris Boissoneau later served as a member of the board that selects recipients for this award.[3]
- July 2019: James Bartleman is a member of this provincial order.[4]
- November 2019: Dolores Wawia was granted this award for her work as a pioneer in Native education.[5]
- January 2021: The 2020 appointments to this order were announced by Elizabeth Dowdeswell on January 1, 2021. The inclusion of Mike Harris in this order was condemned by the Anishinabek Nation.[6]
- January 2021: The Order of Ontario class of 2020 included 47 recipients, such as former premier Mike Harris. Maurice Switzer questioned whether the selection of certain recipients for the Order of Ontario truly serves to inspire the citizens of Ontario.[7]
- January 2021: The award was presented to Geraldine Robertson in 2017 following a nomination by members of the Huron Shores United Church. The citation for the award described Geraldine Robertson as an educator and advocate who encouraged survivors to strive toward healing.[8]
- March 2021: The nomination of former Premier Mike Harris to this order caused significant anger among Indigenous groups in 2021.[9]
- September 2025: Mike Harris was appointed to this order in 2020, sparking significant controversy among Indigenous leaders.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Opinion: Harris legacy can’t be whitewashed", Anishinabek News, 6 September 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Order of Ontario recipients create equal opportunities for First Nations", Anishinabek News, 27 January 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The Anishinabek remember and grieve the passing of language and culture advocate Doris Boissoneau", Anishinabek News, 28 July 2016 (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).
- ↑ "Late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin inducted into Thunder Bay’s Women’s History Month exhibit", Anishinabek News, 18 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Announcement naming Mike Harris to the Order of Ontario ‘an insult’", Anishinabek News, 2 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Putting lipstick on a pig", Anishinabek News, 7 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Remembering the life and legacy of Elder Geraldine Robertson", Anishinabek News, 11 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New housing to come for residents living on former Camp Ipperwash", Anishinabek News, 3 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).