Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: August 25, 2017

James W. St. G. Walker, C.M.
Waterloo, Ontario
James Walker is a leading scholar of Canadian racial relations and Black history.
A professor at the University of Waterloo, he has reclaimed forgotten Black stories,
highlighting how the struggle for equality has shaped our country. He is best known
for his book The Black Loyalists, and his influential publications have inspired popular
books and films including The Book of Negroes. Committed to social justice, he has
established several community initiatives, including a long-standing program that
supports the success of Black and Aboriginal students at Dalhousie University.