Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1992
• Invested on: April 21, 1993

As a Native Canadian well-known for her extensive involvement in issues related to multiculturalism and gender equality, she has actively participated in several government committees and has worked energetically for humanitarian causes. An expert in technical writing and communications, she teaches at Concordia University, where she has created programs that add to the stature and uniqueness of that institution.