Roland François Mahé, C.M., O.M.
Saint-Boniface, Manitoba
Roland Mahé’s determination and commitment have enhanced Franco-Manitoban theatre and dramatic arts. As artistic director of the oldest theatre company in Canada for 45 years, he gave hundreds of artists the opportunity to develop their talents and introduced audiences to new playwrights. The co-founder of two associations supporting the creation of French-language theatre in minority communities, he has been actively involved in raising the profile of this artistic discipline and in developing the French language.