Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: September 29, 2015
- Invested on: June 23, 2016
Esther Bryan, M.S.M.
Williamstown, Ontario
Esther Bryan has been the driving force behind the Quilt of Belonging, a work of art consisting of 263 unique, 11-inch fabric squares that represent the Indigenous peoples and immigrant cultures woven into Canada’s heritage. Handcrafted by hundreds of volunteers, the Quilt has travelled from coast to coast to coast, delivering its message of diversity and belonging.