Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2010-11-16
Invested on: 2011-05-27
A quiet activist and volunteer, Joy Maclaren is known for her determination and commitment as well as for her generosity. Sharing her time, resources and leadership skills, she has helped a wide range of organizations to get off the ground and flourish, including Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Hospice at May Court and the community foundations of both Ottawa and Canada. With a keen interest in Aboriginal issues and post-secondary education, she has contributed to numerous institutions, including Carleton and McGill universities, and has created scholarships, a research chair and a conference on Aboriginal arts.