Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 6, 2006
• Invested on: May 04, 2007

Ann Macaulay is commited to improving health care in Aboriginal communities. A family physician in Kahnawake, Quebec for more than 35 years and a McGill University professor, she has played a key role in a successful University-Kahnawake research project. The collaborative team has developed innovative programs aimed at reducing Type 2 diabetes in Aboriginal peoples. These incorporate Aboriginal traditions and the promotion of healthy lifestyles by Khanawake members in schools and within the broader community. Recognized around the world, this model is now being offered to other communities across Canada. As well, she is the author or co-author of many publications and a highly respected teacher and mentor.