W. Roman Petryshyn, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
Roman Petryshyn is a visionary leader in the growth of multiculturalism in Canada. A researcher at MacEwan University and the University of Alberta, he has written extensively on ethnic identity and community development, and has spearheaded numerous organizations that foster inclusion of the Ukrainian diaspora. He is the founder of the Ukrainian Resources and Development Centre at MacEwan University, and created several transformative initiatives to unite Canada and Ukraine, notably through a series of educational partnerships in business, health, agriculture, disability studies and the arts.