Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 17, 2025

Cindy Schwartz, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec

Cindy Schwartz has played a key role in championing diversity across arts and media. As founder, artistic and general director of Les Muses, Canada’s first full-time professional performing arts training program for neurodivergent adults, she has fostered representation, empowered artists, and expanded opportunities for meaningful participation in cultural life.