12 to be invested into Order of Manitoba Thursday

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A twelve notable Manitobans are group to person nan province’s highest honour astatine a ceremonial Thursday afternoon.

Lt.-Gov. Anita Neville will formally put each of nan 12 — whose contributions to nan state scope from authorities to euphony to nationalist wellness — into nan Order of Manitoba astatine nan legislature.

“The 12 individuals being invested into nan Order of Manitoba coming correspond a assortment of sectors, achieving nationalist and world success,” Neville said successful a statement.

“They person shown america innovation, ingenuity and leadership, and it is simply a pleasance and privilege to admit and observe these outstanding Manitobans.”

Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba main nationalist wellness officer, speaks astatine nan Manitoba legislature successful Winnipeg Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Former Speaker of nan Manitoba legislature Myrna Driedger is photographed arsenic she looks astatine immoderate Jackson Beardy pieces successful nan caller Indigenous creation grounds astatine nan Manitoba legislature successful Winnipeg Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Ron Paley talks astir touring pinch Frank Sinatra up of an upcoming capacity successful this 2016 record photo. Global News

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Justice Murray Sinclair takes his spot astatine nan merchandise of nan Final Report of nan Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada connected nan history of Canada’s residential schoolhouse system, successful Ottawa connected Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Among nan outstanding Manitobans being honoured are galore acquainted names and faces, including main nationalist wellness serviceman Dr. Brent Roussin, erstwhile MLA and Speaker Myrna Driedger, musician Ron Paley and erstwhile legislator Murray Sinclair.

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They’re joined by elder Mae Louise Campbell, Dr. Marcia Anderson, David Johnston, Bob Williams, Chad Swayze, Michel D. Lagacé, James Cohen and Connie Walker.

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