Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2026-04-17
Duke Redbird, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Duke Redbird, an Elder and member of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, has been a defining voice in Indigenous arts and thought for more than 60 years. Through poetry, visual art and spoken word, he highlights the enduring bond between people and the land, and has influenced creators, educators and communities across Canada and beyond.