John Morrisseau, C.M.
Grand Rapids, Manitoba
John Morrisseau is a highly respected Métis leader who has advocated for Indigenous rights for decades. A residential school survivor and former president of the Manitoba Métis Federation, he was a driving force behind a 1981 land claims suit brought against the provincial and federal governments, which was upheld in 2013 by the Supreme Court of Canada. He also served as a deputy minister for the province of Manitoba. His work continues to bolster the relationship between the Métis Nation and Canadian government, advancing meaningful reconciliation for the benefit of all Canadians.