Marie Wilson (journalist)
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 Wilson speaking at 15th Biennial National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada in 2015 | |
| Education | BA (1972), MA (1977), LLD (2017)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Stephen Kakfwi |
| Children | 3 |
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Marie Wilson CM ONWT MSC is a journalist, professor, business leader, and served as one of three commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). Originally from Petrolia, Ontario, Wilson holds post-graduate degrees in French and journalism. She spent over 35 years working in journalism for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, including as Regional Director for CBC North and as adviser to the South African Broadcasting Corporation. She is a professor at McGill University and an international guest lecturer.
As TRC commissioner, she worked for over six years documenting the history and lasting impacts of the Canadian Indian residential school system.[2] Wilson has received multiple awards and recognition for her work. She was appointed to the Order of Canada and the Order of the Northwest Territories in 2017.[3][4] In addition, she is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross, a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the CBC North Award for Lifetime Achievement, a Northerner of the Year Award, the Calgary Peace Prize,[5] and honorary doctorates from St. Thomas University, the Atlantic School of Theology, and the University of Manitoba.[6]
Wilson has three children with her husband Stephen Kakfwi, former Dene Nation Chief and Premier of the Northwest Territories.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Marie Wilson - Giving to Western". www.giving.westernu.ca. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Meet the Commissioners". Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ Mosher, Alyssa (3 July 2017). "More education, change to come: TRC commissioner Marie Wilson on 2nd anniversary of calls to action". CBC News. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Marie Wilson". Secretary to the Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ Lo, Tricia (7 April 2016). "Truth and Reconciliation Commission honoured with Calgary Peace Prize". CBC News. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "Marie Wilson". Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Marie Wilson Journey Participant". Students on Ice. Retrieved 17 May 2019.