Bert Crowfoot, the CEO of Windspeaker Media and country musician Terri Clark are among 80 appointments to the Order of Canada.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon revealed the latest list of honourees, which includes Supreme Court justices, scientists, authors, athletes and an array of artists.
Crowfoot is a member of the Siksika First Nation in Southern Alberta and is a respected journalist and acclaimed photographer. He is the founder and CEO of the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta, Parent company of Windspeaker Media, dedicated to creating media that reflects the values of Indigenous people across Canada.
We spoke with Bert Crowfoot shortly after the announcement was made
Cree writer, activist and Sixties Scoop survivor Michelle Good was also appointed a member for her advocacy for reconciliation, truth and respect.
Good is a member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation who is known for her work as an activist, lawyer and storyteller.
A survivor of the Sixties Scoop and the intergenerational trauma of the residential school system, she has confronted laws that continue to hurt Indigenous communities and advocates reconciliation, truth and respect.
Good was previously awarded the Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction in 2020 for her debut novel, “Five Little Indians,” which deals with the impact on survivors of residential school abuse.
Nashville country star Terri Clark is being recognized as a trailblazer of Country Music, with accomplishments that include being the first Canadian female inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
Clark is named as a member for leaving “an indelible mark on the genre at home and abroad. Her trailblazing career inspires countless Canadian artists, opening doors for international recognition and elevating the country music landscape across borders.”
Find more information on the Order of Canada here
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