Hamilton's Tom Wilson has been releasing a few beautiful singles lately and he's collected four of them into a digital EP. Tom's unique voice shines through the sparse instrumentation, leaving room for the incredible lyrics to move you.
This is a very emotional and unexpected moment for me.
I bring with me Bunny and George Wilson , the two people who gave me a fighting chance, my family and every one of my Mohawk ancestors.
I hope this appointment will help to influence the results of my work for indigenous education and support my positive intentions as I help bring a deeper awareness of the true history of this country and the power and beauty of indigenous people forward through my art my writing and my music.
The future generations depend on the hard work we do today .
I’d like to thank my long time friend and art associate Stewart Pollock for bringing me into this circle of outstanding Canadians. I met Stewart in grade 9 at Sherwood Secondary Alumni on the East Mountain. We made mischief and got ourselves into plenty of trouble. I never would have imagined back then that Stew and I would soon be being standing toe to toe being honoured by the Governor General.
Below is the complete list of appointments.
Members of the Order of Canada
Thomas Cunningham Wilson, C.M. (Hamilton, Ontario) For his multifaceted contributions to the arts in Canada, notably as an iconic musician, as well as for his advocacy of Indigenous communities in Canada.
Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann, C.M. (Hamilton, Ontario) For her extensive scholarly contributions and steadfast commitment to the advancement of international human rights.
Gary Rush Purdy, C.M. (Hamilton, Ontario) For his innovative contributions to the field of materials science and engineering, and for his dedicated support for refugees, peace efforts and social justice.
Rola Dagher, C.M. (Oakville, Ontario) For her contributions as an inspiring and impactful leader in the technology sector, and as a champion of diversity and inclusion.
Santee Smith Tekaronhiáhkhwa, C.M. (Ohswé:ken, Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario) For her contributions as a leading Indigenous artist in performance and dance.
Lydia Muriel Adams, C.M. (Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and Caledon East, Ontario) For her enduring dedication and contributions to the growth of Canadian choral music, as a leading conductor, educator, accompanist and composer.
Barbara Assiginaak, C.M., O.Ont. (Sucker Lake, Ontario) For her diverse contributions to contemporary music as a classically trained musician rooted in Anishinaabe teachings.
Wendy Ruth Eisen, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For her commitment to enhancing the welfare of Jewish people and Canadian society as a whole through her philanthropy, volunteerism and activism.
Robert J. Foster, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For his visionary leadership and acumen as a successful entrepreneur and for his transformational contributions to developing Toronto’s arts communities.
Joan Heather Garson, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For her leadership and governance of numerous non-profit organizations within Jewish communities across Canada and around the world.
Gary Daniel Goldberg, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For his decades of philanthropic leadership and contributions to scientific, health, environmental and educational initiatives.
Richard B. Larson, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario and New Haven, Connecticut) For his seminal contributions to our understanding of star formation and galaxy evolution, as a distinguished astronomer and astrophysicist.
John Anthony Lederer, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For his leadership in business, and for his philanthropy in support of the community and health sectors.
Daniel Levy, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario and Los Angeles, California) For his trailblazing advocacy of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and for advancing Canadian television as a critically acclaimed actor, writer, director and producer.
Jean Eleanor Marmoreo, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For her long-time contributions as a family doctor and specialist in women’s midlife health care, and for her advocacy of medical assistance in dying.
Ann Martin Shaw, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For her decades-long commitment to the sport of figure skating as an official, educator and mentor.
Stephen Stohn, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For his long-time contributions to the Canadian entertainment industry, notably as a television producer, lawyer, mentor and advocate for artists.
Susan Swan, C.M. (Toronto, Ontario) For her contributions to Canadian literature and culture, and for her mentorship of the next generation of writers.
Ronald Gold, C.M. (Scarborough, Ontario) For his pioneering work to eradicate meningitis globally and for his mentorship of the next generation of pediatric specialists.
John William Beaucage, C.M. (Parry Sound, Ontario) For his exemplary leadership and commitment to advancing the well-being and prosperity of Indigenous communities in Canada.
Charles William Gordon, C.M. (Ottawa, Ontario) For his exceptional body of work as a distinguished journalist and author who has educated, enlightened and entertained Canadians for decades.
Richard Jean L’Abbé, C.M. (Ottawa, Ontario) For his contributions to the field of explosive ordnance disposal through his company Med-Eng, and for his support of engineering students.
Peter Showler, C.M. (Ottawa, Ontario) For his leadership in immigration and refugee law, and for his mentorship of the next generation of refugee lawyers.
Norman Kiyomitsu Takeuchi, C.M. (Ottawa, Ontario) For his enduring commitment to honouring, preserving and sharing the history and heritage of Japanese Canadians.
A. Leona Irons-Cummings, C.M. (Curve Lake, Ontario) For her lifelong commitment to the responsible and sustainable management of Indigenous lands.
Mathilde Françoise Gravelle-Bazinet, C.M.(North Bay, Ontario) For her decades of service and contributions to health care, justice and education.
Don McDougall, C.M. (Stratford, Ontario) For his visionary leadership as the founding director of the Toronto Blue Jays club, and for his entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Morag Barbara Arneil, C.M. (Vancouver, British Columbia) For her wide-ranging and impactful studies on political theory, as well as for her leadership in the political science field and her mentorship of young scholars.
Savage Bear, C.M. (Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan) For her contributions to Indigenous studies and for her committed community engagement.
Normand Caissie, C.M., O.N.B. (Richibucto, New Brunswick) For his innovative entrepreneurship and generous philanthropy, which have been major economic drivers in his community.
Sarah Alexandra Carter, C.M. (Edmonton, Alberta) For her pioneering work on Indigenous history and women’s history in Western Canada, as a distinguished scholar, professor and mentor.
Elder Harley Kim Crowshoe, C.M. (Piikani Nation, Alberta) For helping to improve the outcomes and experiences of Indigenous peoples and communities in his province and beyond.
Jayanne English, C.M. (Winnipeg, Manitoba) For her innovative work at the crossroads of science and art, and for making astronomy accessible to all.
John Fleetham, C.M. (Vancouver, British Columbia) For his pioneering work in sleep disorder medicine and for his mentorship of the next generation of sleep scientists.
Thomas Fredric Garfat, C.M. (Rosemère, Quebec) For his pioneering contributions to child and youth care, both in Canada and abroad.
Paul Joseph Gauthier, C.M. (Vancouver, British Columbia) For his social entrepreneurship and for his advocacy of people living with disabilities in British Columbia.
Terry Hunter, C.M. (Vancouver, British Columbia) For his visionary, community-engaged arts practise with, for and about Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, notably as executive director of Vancouver Moving Theatre.
G. Lynn Jones, C.M. (Halifax, Nova Scotia) For her leadership in the Canadian labour movement, and in advancing equity, justice and human rights in her province and abroad.
Beverly Janet Lemire, C.M. (Edmonton, Alberta) For her significant contributions to the study of material culture, notably through her seminal scholarship on the history of textiles.
Donald Alexander MacPherson, C.M. (Vancouver, British Columbia) For his long-time advocacy of harm reduction and evidence-based approaches to drug policy reform.
Holly Susan McNally, C.M. (Victoria, British Columbia) For advancing Canada’s literary scene through community-based programming in support of local, regional and national independent writers and publishers.
Paul McNally, C.M. (Victoria, British Columbia) For advancing Canada’s literary scene through community-based programming in support of local, regional and national independent writers and publishers.
Robert Michaud, C.M. (Québec, Quebec) For his ongoing contributions to our understanding of marine mammals, notably in the St. Lawrence River.
Robert Edward Mitchell, C.M. (Westmount, Quebec) For his many decades of contributions to the field of intellectual property, both nationally and internationally.
Peter R. O’Brien, C.M. (Montréal, Quebec) For his committed volunteer leadership of health, education and faith-based organizations in his community.
Grant Norval Pierce, C.M., O.M. (Winnipeg, Manitoba) For his contributions as a distinguished professor in the field of pathophysiology, and for identifying the value of nutraceuticals in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Léo-Paul Pinet, C.M., O.N.B. (Bertrand, New Brunswick) For his decades of community service, notably with the Centre de Bénévolat de la Péninsule Acadienne Inc.
Evan Price, C.M. (Québec, Quebec) For his contributions to the betterment of society as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Jeff Reading, C.M. (Victoria, British Columbia) For his groundbreaking contributions to Indigenous health research and for his leadership in bringing Indigenous perspectives to scientific and health institutions.
Mike H. Shaikh, C.M. (Calgary, Alberta) For his committed community volunteerism and philanthropy across numerous sectors in Calgary and Alberta.
Sally Elizabeth Thorne, C.M.(Vancouver, British Columbia) For her extensive contributions to the practice and discipline of nursing, as a researcher, academic and leader.
Mary A. Tidlund, C.M. (Canmore, Alberta) For her innovative leadership in the oil and gas industry, and for her transformational philanthropy in Canada and abroad.
Gérard Trudeau, C.M. (Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec) For his groundbreaking contributions to agriculture and to the fruit and vegetable industry, as a tireless business leader and sought-after mentor.
Carole Vivier, C.M., O.M. (Winnipeg, Manitoba) For her leadership in Manitoba’s film and music industry, bolstering the province’s reputation as a thriving arts scene and international cultural hub.
Keith R. Walley, C.M.(Vancouver, British Columbia) For his innovative and translational research in the field of sepsis and septic shock.
Savannah Tennessee Elaine Walling, C.M.(Vancouver, British Columbia) For her visionary, community-engaged arts practise with, for and about Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, notably as artistic director of Vancouver Moving Theatre.
Clifford A. Wallis, C.M. (Calgary, Alberta) For his dedication to advancing nature conservation and restoration in Alberta, as an esteemed biologist and naturalist.
Daniel Marc Weinstock, C.M. (Montréal, Quebec) For his exemplary contributions to the advancement of political philosophy, public policy and social justice in Canada, as a renowned ethicist, philosopher and public intellectual.
Samuel Weiss, C.M. (Calgary, Alberta) For his groundbreaking discoveries in neuroscience that have led to novel approaches in the treatment of brain disorders.
Michael Wulder, C.M. (Victoria, British Columbia) For his internationally recognized innovations in the field of remote sensing for mapping and monitoring land cover.
Officers of the Order of Canada
Andy Kim, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario) For his contributions to Canadian music as a trailblazer and legendary artist.
Kent Monkman, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario) For his achievements as one of Canada’s most dynamic contemporary artists.
Irwin Elman, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario) For his consummate advocacy of children and youth, and for his transformational listening tours that give voice to society’s most vulnerable.
Bruce Poon Tip, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario) For his considerable pioneering impact on community-driven, sustainable tourism, at both the local and international levels.
Richard Keith Reznick, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario) For his innovative contributions to the field of medical and surgical education.
The Honourable Robert James Sharpe, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario) For his distinguished contributions to the advancement of law in Canada as both a judge and academic.
Masai Michael Ujiri, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario) For his contributions on and off the basketball court, as a humanitarian and an NBA president.
Jeffrey Ian Weitz, O.C. (Toronto, Ontario) For his outstanding contributions to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of clotting disorders, and for his leadership in the fields of thrombosis and hemostasis.
Will Kymlicka, O.C. (Kingston, Ontario) For his prominent contributions to political philosophy, notably his application of liberal theory to multiculturalism and minority rights.
Joseph L. Pater, O.C. (Kingston, Ontario) For his outstanding contributions to the fields of cancer research and treatment, and for his leadership in cancer clinical research in Canada.
Johnny N. Adams, O.C., C.Q. (Kuujjuaq, Quebec) For advancing economic and social development within Indigenous communities, as an esteemed executive leader and business entrepreneur.
lax̌lax̌tkʷ Jeannette Christine Armstrong, O.C. (Penticton, British Columbia) For her contributions to Canadian literature through her novels and poetry, and for her leadership in revitalizing the Silyx Okanagan Indigenous language.
Kerry S. Courneya, O.C. (Edmonton, Alberta) For his groundbreaking research in exercise oncology which has transformed health guidelines in the treatment of a range of cancers.
Keith Stephen Dobson, O.C. (Calgary, Alberta) For his contributions as a world-leading expert in depression and anxiety, and as an advocate of mental health and wellness in Canada and abroad.
Sheree Lynn Fitch, O.C. (River John, Nova Scotia) For her outstanding contributions to children's literature and to the Canadian literary community, as a writer, poet and literacy advocate.
Haissam Haddad, O.C. (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) For his contributions to medicine, notably with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the University of Saskatchewan.
Chief 7IDANsuu James Hart, O.C., O.B.C. (Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia) For his long-time contributions to Haida art and to the cultural mentoring of youth, and for raising awareness of social issues.
James Igloliorte, O.C. (St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador) For his contributions as a provincial court judge, and for his transformational leadership at the helm of prominent public inquiries.
Michael Norman George James, O.C.: (Edmonton, Alberta) For his groundbreaking contributions to the field of protein crystallography.
Marc Messier, O.C., M.S.C. (Montréal, Quebec) For his long-standing contributions to Quebec’s artistic and cultural landscape on stage and screen.
Kathryn Moran, O.C. (Victoria, British Columbia) For her innovative leadership as a researcher, policy advisor and administrator in ocean engineering and climate action.
Nigel Graham Shrive, O.C. (Calgary, Alberta) For his groundbreaking contributions to structural mechanics, notably his translational and multidisciplinary research in both biomedical and civil engineering.
Companions to the Order of Canada
Alan Bernstein, C.C., O.Ont. (Toronto, Ontario) For his enduring impact on Canadian health research and science policy as a visionary leader and steadfast supporter of future generations of researchers. This is a promotion within the Order.
Leo Gerard, C.C. (Sudbury, Ontario) For his vast and influential work in labour advocacy, notably as the seventh international president of the United Steelworkers union.
Clément Gascon, C.C., K.C. (Montréal, Quebec) For his exceptional contributions to Canadian law and for his deep commitment to destigmatizing mental illness, particularly within the legal community.
I remember seeing the mighty Junkhouse live for the first time in the late 90's at a festival in Spencer Smith Park, Burlington. The guys played a then-unreleased tune called Lean on Your Peers and I was really blown away by it and looked forward to hearing it on CD. Unfortunately, the band broke up not that long after.
A while later, I discovered the track on Blackie and the Rodeo Kings' 1999 album, Kings of Love and was grateful that this amazing song finally saw the light of day. Years after, I managed to experience a reformed Junkhouse rock the tune live again.
'Beautiful Scars', the stunning Tom Wilson (aka Lee Harvey Osmond) biographical TVO documentary was recently released on YouTube. The film follows the veteran Hamilton artist's life in music, painting and his lifelong search for identity that took him to unexpected places. It's a remarkable look into the creative drive of one of Canada's most unique artists.
On June 29, the 2020 Juno Award winners were announced in a pre-recorded special. Three of our talented local musical compatriots (all from Hamilton) won.
Hopefully, at the next Juno ceremony on March 15, 2020 we'll see a number of local acts winning the coveted awards. There are quite a few nominees from the area.
As always, Hamilton is well represented with Lee Harvey Osmond (Contemporary Roots Album of the Year), Whitehorse(Blues Album of the Year), iskwē (Adult Alternative Album of the Year, Music Video of the Year), Dirty Nil (Rock Album of the Year), Electric Youth (Electric Album of the Year), Ernesto Cervini(Jazz Album of the Year - Group), Diana Panton (Children's Album of the Year).
The surrounding area also has its share of artists who got the Juno nod: Burlington's Walk off the Earth (Group of the Year, Pop Album of the Year), City and Colour from St. Catharines (Adult Alternative Album of the Year) and Cambridge Country stars the Reklaws (Group of the Year).
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