Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 2005
• Invested on: September 09, 2005

Renée Dupuis has spent more than three decades fighting for social justice. A lawyer specializing in Aboriginal rights, human rights and administrative law, she is known for her commitment to promoting Aboriginal self-government in Canada. The chief commissioner of the Indian Claims Commission, she is also a sought-after speaker and author of such important works as Justice for Canada's Aboriginal Peoples. She has taught at the École nationale d'administration publique (ENAP), where she designed training programs for human rights and the development of democratic institutions. Also known for her contribution to the advancement of women's issues, she was a member of the group that created the Centre de santé des femmes de Québec.