Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2014
• Invested on: May 08, 2015

For her voluntary service in promoting the arts and Canadian culture.

Jean GiguÞre is a tireless volunteer whose belief in the importance of artistic expression has enriched the cultural life of her city, province and nation. Her exceptional skill at board governance, fundraising and partnership-building has led to the health and sustainability of numerous arts organizations including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and, more recently, the Canadian Museum of History. She is also a leading figure in Culture Days, a national initiative designed to make culture a part of our daily lives.