WINNIPEG — A dozen Manitobans, including Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, received the Order of Manitoba Thursday afternoon.
The room was packed as people from all walks of life were celebrated during the ceremony at the Manitoba Legislature at 4 p.m. Activists, musicians and athletes were presented with the province’s highest honour by Lt. Gov. Janice Filmon.
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The Order of Manitoba was established in 1999 and has invested 210 members in its 16 year history.
WATCH: Premier Greg Selinger speaks during Order of Manitoba ceremony
FULL LIST OF INDUCTEES:
- Rachel Alao
- Chad Allan
- Karen Beaudin
- Tom Cochrane
- Dian Cohen
- Wilma Derksen
- Dan Johnson
- Sheldon Kennedy
- Donald R.J. Mackey
- Mitch Podolak
- Monica Khhem Kamarie Singh
- Jonathan Toews
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