Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: October 26, 2023

Katherine Govier, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario and Canmore, Alberta

Katherine Govier’s contributions to the Canadian literary scene reach far beyond her carefully crafted stories and novels. Through brave historical and fictional characters, she explores our shared human story and sense of self. She is lauded for her leadership of such literary organizations as the Writers’ Trust and PEN Canada, and her efforts and initiatives inspire emerging authors. Through her unique writing and performance workshop The Shoe Project, she empowers refugee and immigrant women to tell the stories of their arrival in Canada.