Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 3, 2011
• Invested on: May 25, 2012

For decades, Joella Foulds has championed Cape Breton's music and culture. A musician, broadcaster and arts activist, she is also the co-founder and artistic director of the Celtic Colours International Festival, an annual celebration of music and culture. She has shaped the Festival into a world-renowned showcase of Cape Breton's musicians and artists, which attracts thousands of visitors and has had a major economic and community-building impact on the region.