Gov. Gen. David Johnston, announced two Vancouver Island residents are among 100 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
Ellen White of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo was also named a member, “for her work as an elder and community leader, and for her efforts to preserve the Hul’qumi’num language.” Victoria artist Robin Hopper was named a member of the order for his, “contributions as a ceramist who has advanced the discipline by introducing a number of innovative techniques,” a statement from the Governor General said.
The Order of Canada is the country’s highest honour of community service and achievement, established by the Queen in 1967.