Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 18, 2016
• Invested on: May 12, 2017

Michael David Dan, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario

For his contributions as a philanthropist, notably for his partnerships with Indigenous people.

A committed philanthropist, Michael Dan is a model of social responsibility and generosity. A former neurosurgeon, he created the Paloma Foundation to fund organizations that assist marginalized people in Toronto. Dedicated to Canada’s Aboriginal community, he has created opportunities for future generations by supporting businesses on reserves. Recently, he also endowed the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at the University of Toronto, the first privately-endowed research institute in the world geared to the unique health needs of Aboriginal people.