Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: November 03, 2022

Sandra Louise Kirby, O.C.
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Sandra Kirby is a champion for equity, inclusion and safety in sport. As an Olympian, teacher, researcher and activist, she has striven to uncover and uproot gender-based violence, homophobia, and violence against children in the sporting world. Her pioneering 1996 national survey of sexual harassment and abuse among high-performance athletes provided the evidence needed to push for global systemic change. Through her extensive work advocating for athletes on the national and international stage, she has strengthened Canada’s role as a leader in social justice in sport.