Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 24, 2012
• Invested on: November 23, 2012

Silver Donald Cameron's prose is powerful, thoughtful and brave. Over the course of his prolific career as an author, educator and journalist, he has demonstrated a remarkable versatility, having written more than 17 books and 500 articles on a wide range of topics. His latest venture is The Green Interview, an innovative journalism website focused on the environment. He has also championed community development on Nova Scotia's Isle Madame, promoting cultural, tourism and business initiatives to strengthen the community's humane values and sustainable way of life.