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Manitoba Announces New Order of Manitoba Recipients
5/13/2026, 10:42:10 PM
New Inductees Unveiled
The province announced on Tuesday the latest cohort of the Order of Manitoba, its highest civilian honour. Twelve individuals were named, and the investiture ceremony will be held at the Manitoba Legislative Building on July 16, where Lieutenant-Governor Anita Neville will present the insignia. The announcement highlighted the diversity of contributions across public service, sport, arts, business and Indigenous leadership.
Order of Manitoba: History and Significance
Established in 1999, the Order of Manitoba recognises individuals whose achievements have advanced the social, cultural or economic well-being of the province. Recipients are appointed by the chancellor of the order, the lieutenant-governor, on the advice of an advisory council that reviews public nominations. The honour is displayed publicly at the Legislative Building.
Diverse Leaders Recognised
Former premier Brian Pallister, who led Manitoba through the COVID-19 pandemic, is honoured alongside Ash Modha, CEO of Mondetta Clothing and former child refugee from Uganda. Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Andrew Harris and Indigenous Olympic hockey player Jocelyne Larocque also receive the order. Singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk, War Child Canada ambassador, joins Indigenous leader Diane Roussin and Dr Joss Reimer, Canada’s chief public health officer. Other recipients include orthopaedic surgeon Dr Peter MacDonald, former children’s advocate Billie Schibler, opera artist Tracy Dahl, professor Dr Lotfollah Shafai and philanthropist Douglas Stephen.
Numbers at a Glance
The twelve new inductees span politics, business, sport, music, Indigenous leadership, public health, medicine, academia and philanthropy. Among them are two Indigenous leaders—Jocelyne Larocque and Diane Roussin—and several women, including Jocelyne Larocque, Chantal Kreviazuk, Dr Joss Reimer and Tracy Dahl. The order now displays the full list of recipients at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
Official Statements & Responses
Lieutenant-Governor Anita Neville, as chancellor of the order, will present the insignia at the July 16 investiture. The advisory council, which reviews nominations submitted by the public, recommended the twelve individuals. The province’s communications office noted that the order recognises contributions that enhance Manitoba’s social, cultural and economic well-being.
Criticism & Opposition
No criticism or opposition was reported in the available sources regarding the selection of this year’s recipients.
Verbatim Quotes
> “It's been one of the most incredible places for us. It's taught us how to be good and how to be good community citizens.” — Ash Modha, CEO, Mondetta Clothing
> “They're the people that really kind of deserve these awards because they taught us the value of giving back, of making sure that you're not just looking after yourself, you're looking after a community,” — Ash Modha, CEO, Mondetta Clothing
What’s Next
The investiture ceremony will take place on July 16 at the Manitoba Legislative Building, where the twelve honourees will receive their insignia. After the ceremony, the names and portraits of all recipients will be displayed in the building’s public gallery, allowing Manitobans to view the full roster of honourees.
