Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2021
• Invested on: December 01, 2022

Robert Small, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario

Artist Robert Small brings Black heritage to life in Canada. Since 1995, he has created the annual Black History Month Legacy Poster, which celebrates the wide-ranging contributions and achievements of prominent Black people throughout history. He further strives to educate and advocate for culturally relevant teaching and for community spaces that fully reflect society. Through his dedication to showcasing positive imagery of Black people, and his commitment to anti-racism and to Black and youth empowerment, he is helping to build a more inclusive and diverse country.