Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2024

Sylvia D. Hamilton, C.M., O.N.S.
Grand Pre, Nova Scotia

Sylvia D. Hamilton is an esteemed filmmaker, writer, poet and artist based in Nova Scotia. Her award-winning films have premiered at festivals in Canada and abroad, and are taught extensively in schools and universities across the country. Her groundbreaking body of work documents the struggles and contributions of African Canadians, particularly Black women, and have helped to enrich and reframe conceptions of Canadian history.