Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2016-04-05
Invested on: 2016-11-18
Fran Herman is a pioneer of music therapy in Canada. Under her leadership, the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund has promoted the use of music as a treatment option for autistic children, adults with disabilities, people recovering from abuse or trauma, and patients in palliative care. Her unflagging efforts gave rise to the construction of the Music Therapy Centre in Toronto, a hub for education and research in the field.