Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 16, 2024

Ruth Elsie Abernethy, C.M.
Wellesley, Ontario
Ruth Abernethy has been contributing to Canada’s cultural landscape for decades. This internationally renowned sculptor has created iconic life-size bronze pieces showcased across the world. By exploring the themes of gender roles, heritage crafts and nation building, she has changed the way visitors interact with the great Canadians that have shaped our country’s history.