Newswire | Order of Canada appointees – June 2023

Officers

lax̌lax̌tkʷ Jeannette Christine Armstrong, O.C. 
Penticton, British Columbia
For her contributions to Canadian literature through her novels and poetry, and for her leadership in revitalizing the Silyx Okanagan Indigenous language.   

Sheree Lynn Fitch, O.C.
River John, Nova Scotia
For her outstanding contributions to children’s literature and to the Canadian literary community, as a writer, poet and literacy advocate.

Chief 7IDANsuu James Hart, O.C., O.B.C.
Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia
For his long-time contributions to Haida art and to the cultural mentoring of youth, and for raising awareness of social issues.

Andy Kim, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his contributions to Canadian music as a trailblazer and legendary artist.

Marc Messier, O.C., M.S.C. 
Montréal, Quebec 
For his long-standing contributions to Quebec’s artistic and cultural landscape on stage and screen.

Kent Monkman, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
For his achievements as one of Canada’s most dynamic contemporary artists.

Members

Lydia Muriel Adams, C.M.
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and Caledon East, Ontario
For her enduring dedication and contributions to the growth of Canadian choral music, as a leading conductor, educator, accompanist and composer.

Barbara Assiginaak, C.M., O.Ont.
Sucker Lake, Ontario
For her diverse contributions to contemporary music as a classically trained musician rooted in Anishinaabe teachings.

Jayanne English, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For her innovative work at the crossroads of science and art, and for making astronomy accessible to all.

Terry Hunter, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For his visionary, community-engaged arts practise with, for and about Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, notably as executive director of Vancouver Moving Theatre.

Daniel Levy, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario and Los Angeles, California, United States of America 
For his trailblazing advocacy of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and for advancing Canadian television as a critically acclaimed actor, writer, director and producer.

Holly Susan McNally, C.M.
Victoria, British Columbia 
For advancing Canada’s literary scene through community-based programming in support of local, regional and national independent writers and publishers.

Paul McNally, C.M.
Victoria, British Columbia 
For advancing Canada’s literary scene through community-based programming in support of local, regional and national independent writers and publishers.

Santee Smith Tekaronhiáhkhwa, C.M.
Ohswé:ken, Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario
For her contributions as a leading Indigenous artist in performance and dance.

Stephen Stohn, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For his long-time contributions to the Canadian entertainment industry, notably as a television producer, lawyer, mentor and advocate for artists.

Susan Swan, C.M. 
Toronto, Ontario
For her contributions to Canadian literature and culture, and for her mentorship of the next generation of writers.

Carole Vivier, C.M., O.M. 
Winnipeg, Manitoba
For her leadership in Manitoba’s film and music industry, bolstering the province’s reputation as a thriving arts scene and international cultural hub.

Savannah Tennessee Elaine Walling, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
For her visionary, community-engaged arts practise with, for and about Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, notably as artistic director of Vancouver Moving Theatre.

Thomas Cunningham Wilson, C.M.
Hamilton, Ontario
For his multifaceted contributions to the arts in Canada, notably as an iconic musician, as well as for his advocacy of Indigenous communities in Canada.