Awarded on: 2008-10-01
Deborah Robertson, Sudbury, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Singer, cultural facilitator and performer, Deborah Robertson, of Sudbury, Ontario, has promoted healing and pride in her community through her work with youth. She has empowered Native youth through her work within the community, and has acted as a cultural ambassador through her performances of an Aboriginal honour song at a wide variety of charitable functions. Moreover, her commitment and leadership has had a profound and lasting effect on many young people in her community.