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They desire a better country : the Order of Canada in 50 stories = Ils désirent une patrie meilleure : l'Ordre du Canada en 50 histoires / Lawrence Scanlan ; translation, Daniel Poliquin, O.C.
Twice a year, in summer and in winter, appointments to the Order of Canada are posted in newspapers across the country. The range of professions represented are often dizzying, but there are common themes in the choices: excellence, service to the nation, passion, innovation, commitment, dedication, brilliance. The order's motto effectively captures the generous and selfless spirit of these people: Desiderantes meliorem patriam-they desire a better country. The Order of Canada-our nation's highest honour-was launched fifty years ago in 1967 by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Since then, almost seven thousand Canadians have received the award for service to their communities, the nation, and, in some cases, the world. To celebrate the Order of Canada's fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Rideau Hall Foundation commissioned this exceptional book with the aim of encouraging Canadians to learn about some of the remarkable individuals who have garnered this prestigious award. And though this book captures only a handful of their stories, it is a reflection of the inspiration all Order of Canada members bestow upon us. -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781927958766 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 263 pages : portraits (some col.) ; 30 cm.
- Publisher: Vancouver, B.C. ; Figure 1 Publishing, 2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index of Members, Officers, and Companions of the Order of Canada: p. 223-255. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Essays: Susan Aglukark -- Louise Arbour -- George Archibald -- Kenojuak Ashevak -- Jean Béliveau -- Mary Boyd -- Geraldine Braak -- June Callwood -- Carmen Campagne -- James K.M. Cheng -- Édith Cloutier -- Eleanor Collins -- James G. Cuddy -- Gregory J. Keelor -- Roméo A. Dallaire -- Natalie Zemon Davis -- Céline Dion -- Ellen Louks Fairclough -- Celia Franca -- Serge Godin -- Joseph A. Gosnell -- Chris A. Hadfield -- Lawren S. Harris -- Lawrence Hill -- Alia Hogben -- Clara Hughes -- Roberta L. Jamieson -- Yousuf Karsh -- Gilles Kègle -- Craig and Marc Kielburger -- Guy Laliberté -- M.G. Venkatesh Mannar -- H. Harrison McCain -- Julio Montaner -- Vannick Nézet-Séguin -- Wilder G. Penfield -- Aaju Peter -- Oscar E. Peterson -- Chantal Petitclerc -- Christopher Plummer -- John C. Polanyl -- Janet Rossant -- David W. Schindler -- Jeffrey Skoll -- Joseph R. Smallwood -- John Stanton -- Ian G. Stirling -- Jean Vanier -- Lise Watier -- V. James Weisgerber -- Hayley Wickenheiser -- David Johnston. |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic formats. |
| Language Note: | Text in English and French. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Order of Canada > Biography. Decorations of honor > Canada > Biography. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
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- 26 of 26 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Granisle Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Granisle Public Library | OS 929.8171 SCA (Text) | 35190000130466 | Adult Non Fiction Hardcover | Volume hold | Available | - |
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Twice a year, in summer and in winter, appointments to the Order of Canada are posted in newspapers across the country. The range of professions represented is often dizzying, but there are common themes in the choices: excellence, service to the nation, passion, innovation, commitment, dedication, brilliance. The orderâs motto effectively captures the generous and selfless spirit of these people: Desiderantes meliorem patriamâthey desire a better country.The Order of Canadaâour nationâs highest honourâwas launched fifty years ago in 1967 by then-Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Since then, almost seven thousand Canadians have received the award for service to their communities, to the nation and, in some cases, to the world.To celebrate the Order of Canadaâs fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Rideau Hall Foundation commissioned this exceptional book with the aim of encouraging Canadians to learn about some of the remarkable individuals who have garnered this prestigious award. And although this book captures only a handful of their stories, it is a reflection of the inspiration all Order of Canada members bestow upon us.Youâll meet luminaries and unheralded wave-makers alike, of every age, from coast to coast to coast, and marvel at the breathtaking diversity of their achievements. You may learn things about celebrated individuals that you didnât know before, and be introduced to extraordinary people whose names and work are unfamiliar, but who nonetheless have made a lasting impact.Choosing recipients for the Order of Canada is an elaborate process. Any citizen can nominate another citizen. Every year, between four hundred and six hundred names are filed with the Chancellery of Honours, the branch of the Governor Generalâs office that oversees the selection process. Members of the Order are recognized for their contributions at a local or regional level. Officers of the Order earn it for service or accomplishment at the national level. And Companions of the Order are recognized for pre-eminent service with international impact.In 1967, though, one of the biggest obstacles to the creation of the Order of Canada was its design. What would it look like? The graphic designer whose job it was to create the insignia for the Order nervously pondered his weighty assignment. One afternoon, as he walked out from his office, it started to snow. As every Canadian knows, itâs impossible to walk through falling snow without snowflakes hitting you in the eye. He was suddenly struck with inspiration ⦠and the snowflake insignia was born.The next time you see someone wearing the distinctive snowflake lapel pin, ask them about their storyâit will be as fascinating and inspiring as any of those told in this book, and it will serve as a reminder of all that is good and great about the place we call our home and native land. Deux fois par an, en été et en hiver, les nominations à lâOrdre du Canada sont publiées dans les journaux du pays. Lâéventail des professions représentées a de quoi donner le tournis, mais lâon dégage des thèmes communs dans les choix qui sont faits : lâexcellence, le service à la nation, la passion, lâinnovation, le dévouement, lâintelligence. La devise de lâOrdre capte lâesprit de générosité et dâaltruisme des récipiendaires : Desiderantes meliorem patriam â ils désirent une patrie meilleure.LâOrdre du Canada, la distinction honorifique la plus prestigieuse de notre nation, a été créé il y a cinquante ans, en 1967, par le premier ministre Lester B. Pearson. Depuis, près de sept milles Canadiens en ont été investis, en reconnaissance des services rendus à leur communauté, à la nation ou au monde.Pour célébrer le cinquantième anniversaire de lâOrdre du Canada, en 2017, la Fondation Rideau Hall a commandé ce livre exceptionnel afin dâencourager les Canadiens à en apprendre davantage sur les récipiendaires remarquables de cette prestigieuse distinction. Ce livre ne raconte quâune poignée de leurs histoires, mais il témoigne de la capacité des membres de lâOrdre du Canada à nous inspirer.Vous ferez la connaissance de sommités et de créateurs méconnus de tout âge, qui proviennent de tous les coins du pays, et vous vous émerveillerez devant la diversité saisissante des réalisations canadiennes. Vous apprendrez des choses que vous ignoriez sur des personnalités de marque et découvrirez des personnes remarquables dont vous ne connaissiez peut-être ni le nom ni le travail, mais qui ont eu une empreinte durable. La sélection des récipiendaires de lâOrdre du Canada est un processus abouti. Tout citoyen canadien peut proposer la candidature dâun compatriote. La Chancellerie des distinctions honorifiques, le service du Bureau du secrétaire du gouverneur général qui voit à ces formalités, reçoit chaque année entre quatre et six cents noms. Les Membres de lâOrdre sont reconnus pour leur contribution à lâéchelle locale ou régionale. Les Officiers de lâOrdre ont à leur actif des services ou des réalisations dâenvergure nationale. Enfin, les Compagnons sont célébrés pour leur contribution éminente au rayonnement international. En 1967, un des plus gros obstacles à la création de lâOrdre du Canada consistait à créer son insigne. Le graphiste chargé de la conception envisageait avec nervosité la lourde tâche qui lâattendait. Alors quâil revenait de son bureau un après-midi, il se mit à neiger. Tout Canadien le sait, il est impossible de marcher quand il neige sans prendre un flocon dans lâÅil. Et câest ainsi quâest né lâinsigne en forme de flocon.La prochaine fois que vous croisez quelquâun qui porte lâépinglette distinctive en forme de flocon, demandez-lui de vous raconter son histoire! Vous entendrez alors un récit aussi fascinant et inspirant que ceux racontés dans ce livre et vous vous souviendrez de la bonté et la beauté de la terre de nos aïeux.
