Three Nova Scotians are receiving a prestigious honour.
They have been appointed the Order of Canada from The Governor General, Mary Simon.
The three are:
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.
Zoe N. Lucas, C.M., Halifax, Nova Scotia
For 50 years, Zoe Lucas has explored and shared her observations and insights regarding the unique natural and cultural values of Sable Island. She is a founding member and president of the Sable Island Institute, and her contributions have encouraged research and conservation that will help preserve the island’s rich legacy for future generations.
Kenneth John Rockwood, O.C., Halifax, Nova Scotia
Kenneth Rockwood is passionate about improving care for older adults. This Dalhousie University professor and specialist in the study of age-related diseases is a foremost expert in frailty research and the creator of the Frailty Index and the Clinical Frailty Scale, now used in health care systems worldwide. Senior medical director of Nova Scotia Health’s Frailty and Elder Care Network, he is a dedicated clinician and advocate for older patients.
