Gérard Jean, C.M.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
A leading figure in Francophone music in Manitoba, Gérard Jean is one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation. The composer behind Histoire d’antan, considered by many to be the Franco-Manitoban anthem, he has been central to Manitoba’s artistic output, having had a hand in writing several pieces for various cultural and sporting events. His extraordinary dedication to Manitoba’s Francophone choirs has enabled him to showcase local talent on a national scale.