Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 16, 2024
Jeanne Brigitte Lehman, C.M.
Edmonton, Alberta
Jeanne Lehman demonstrated vision and leadership by launching initiatives that benefit the community. She founded the settlement and integration agency Francophonie albertaine plurielle (FRAP) and Black Canadian Women in Action, a national bilingual charity with three branches in western Canada. By promoting and empowering Black women and girls, she is improving and enhancing their opportunities.