Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 10, 2002
• Invested on: October 24, 2003

As a teacher in the 1940s, Corinne Miller witnessed the impact of poverty on her students and their ability to learn. Since then, she has dedicated her life to finding solutions to many of the challenges facing youth living in northern Ontario . Rallying the community to join her in her crusade, she organized knitting bees to produce winter clothing and lobbied local businesses to contribute to volunteer-driven breakfast and snack programs she helped to launch. An early proponent of special education, she spearheaded several initiatives for children with special needs and her tireless service has enabled thousands of students to reach their potential.