Celebrating everyday Canadian heroes

(NC) Show your national pride and draw inspiration from some everyday heroes whose outstanding contributions are building bridges between cultures and bringing people together. Their stories can create hope in these times of uncertainty.

John Amagoalik. A survivor of the High Arctic Exiles, Amagoalik is known for his unwavering determination to preserve and celebrate the Inuit way of life. Nicknamed the “father of Nunavut,” he made a significant contribution to the creation of the territory 25 years ago. Amagoalik has been invested into the Order of Nunavut and the Order of Canada for fostering greater understanding between cultural communities in the country and for his impact on safeguarding the rights of Inuit.

Richard Rohmer. This 101-year-old hero—who played a critical role on D-Day in World War II—remains a remarkable example of sacrifice and collaboration for peace and democracy. An aviator, lawyer, adviser, author and historian, General Rohmer was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his lifetime commitment to Canada.

Mellissa Fung. This renowned author, filmmaker and former war correspondent is a current journalist and appears regularly on CBC’s The National as a field correspondent. Her work has covered important topics in both Canadian and world affairs, including the Beijing Olympics, the war in Afghanistan, asbestos mining and post-traumatic stress in soldiers returning from war. Fung was invested into the Order of Canada for her advocacy work for women and girls in conflict zones.

Learn more about these and other inspiring Canadian heroes at gg.ca.