Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 26, 2011
• Invested on: November 04, 2011

A role model and an inspirational leader, Viola Robinson has advanced the rights of First Nations peoples across Canada. She was instrumental in negotiating a process for the implementation of governance and treaty rights for Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia, and has worked to end discrimination against Aboriginal women nationally. As well, her commitment to fostering a just and inclusive society guided her work as a member of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.