Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: September 24, 2021
• Invested on: October 26, 2023

Gerald Friesen, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Historian Gerald Friesen enriches our appreciation and understanding of Canada’s past. Distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Manitoba, he has written important works on the history of the Prairies and the role communications have played in shaping Canadian society. A past president of the Canadian Historical Association, he has also contributed to the professional development of teachers and the historical education of union members, and has guided the evolution of public history projects.