Meritorious Service Medal

• Awarded on: September 27, 2016
• Invested on: June 19, 2017

Tina Keeper, O.M., M.S.M.
André Lewis, M.S.M.
Mary Richard, O.M., M.S.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Fulfilling the vision of the late Mary Richard, Tina Keeper and André Lewis produced Going Home Star–Truth and Reconciliation. Performed across the country by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, it tells the story of a young Aboriginal couple confronting a painful past. Harnessing a traditional European art form to connect with First Nations’ culture, this emotional production sheds light on the significant impact of residential schools on our history and helps to establish new relationships among Canadians.