Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 20, 1989
• Invested on: October 18, 1989

A pioneer of the Ukrainian women's movement in Canada and one of the founders of the Ukrainian Museum of Canada in Saskatoon, she has played a dominant role as a teacher, writer and extension worker in strengthening the Ukrainian heritage and in preserving and sharing the treasures of cuisine and folk arts for present and future generations of all Canadians to enjoy.