Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: May 07, 2014

For her dedication to social justice and heritage preservation.

Social worker Lucia Kowaluk has tirelessly invested her time and talents into improving the quality of life of her fellow citizens. Her spirit and drive were instrumental in the opening of a drop-in centre for the homeless and the creation of Communauté Milton-Parc, one of the largest co-operative housing projects in Canada. She has also been a strong proponent of urban ecology, and has helped to preserve historic buildings and neighbourhoods in Montréal.