A slew of Nova Scotians are being honoured for their contributions to the province.
The latest round of inductees into the Order of Nova Scotia was revealed on Friday.
These people have changed the province with their exceptional leadership, service, and achievement, according to Lieutenant-Governor Mike Savage, who will present the medals.
The list includes 10 people. Here’s some brief information about them, according to the news release:
Robert Bennett of New Glasgow was recognized for being a leader in social services, advancing inclusion, job opportunities, and community participation for people with disabilities.
Wadih Fares is a Halifax businessman, engineer and philanthropist, with major contributions to the economy, immigration, health and community groups.
Dr. John Hamm was honoured posthumously. The Pictou County doctor and former premier died last month at the age of 88. He made significant contributions to public service, health care, education and the economic development of the province.
Barb Hamilton-Hinch, from Dartmouth, is focused on improving health equity, education and opportunities for Black and African Nova Scotian communities.
Antigonish’s L. Jane McMillan is a legal anthropologist and teacher, whose work has advanced Indigenous rights, justice and reconciliation through research and education.
Matt Minglewood is a Glace Bay musician, integral to the cultural identity of Nova Scotia music and a longtime supporter of charitable causes.
Lynn Murphy is an activist and historian based in Halifax, dedicated to preserving the history of Nova Scotia’s LGBTQ2+ communities.
Judge Corrine Sparks of Dartmouth is a jurist and legal educator known for advancing equity and human rights and for ground-breaking work in the provincial and national legal profession.
Mi’kmaw artist, author, musician and Elder Alan Syliboy, based in Millbrook, has significantly contributed to Indigenous art and cultural preservation. Syliboy is also a fierce promoter of Mi’kmaw language, history, and traditions.
Shelly Whitman, a scholar and humanitarian based in Black Point, in the Halifax area, is being recognized for her work to prevent children from being recruited and used in armed conflicts.
The official ceremony to honour the inductees will happen this fall in Halifax.
