Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 14, 2023
• Invested on: September 18, 2025

Patricia Sybil Pritchard Fraser, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Esteemed dance artist, teacher and arts advocate Patricia Fraser has taught and performed extensively across Canada and worldwide. Artistic director of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre for nearly three decades, she helped shape an outstanding professional dance training program. She also co-founded the Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists, and serves on the boards of directors of many arts organizations, notably as chair of the Dancer Transition Resource Centre.