Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2025-10-17
Cindy Schwartz, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Cindy Schwartz has played a key role in championing diversity across arts and media. As founder, artistic and general director of Les Muses, Canada’s first full-time professional performing arts training program for neurodivergent adults, she has fostered representation, empowered artists, and expanded opportunities for meaningful participation in cultural life.