In 2017, the Order of Canada celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Join UBC President, Santa J. Ono and many of BC's 400+ Order of Canada recipients on November 29th for a day-long celebration of their achievements, and engage in discussions about building a better Canada over the next 50 years.
ABOUT THE DAY
The day-long event consists of three distinct portions: a morning event for school groups, and afternoon networking and workshop event for OC recipients, and a high-profile public event in the evening.
DISCOVER THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MEDALS
Join us for a fast-paced series of inspiring talks from high-profile Order of Canada recipients.
Following these talks, the audience will break into smaller groups for a more intimate discussion with OC recipients engaged in arts, social activism, sports, business, science and health. Students will interact with some of Canada's greatest minds and inspiring leaders, and learn about their life choices and career decisions.
SHARING INSIGHTS
Meet with fellow OC recipients over lunch before engaging in a series of workshops that will contemplate crucial issues for the future of Canada, such as inclusion and reconciliation, and how society, universities and industry can interact to shape our future.
This will be followed by a private reception hosted by UBC President, Santa Ono.
Please note: this a private event for OC recipients only. If you are an OC recipient and wish to attend, please email vanessa.power@ubc.ca.
BUILDING A BETTER CANADA
Featuring: David Suzuki, Shelagh Rogers, Sophie Pierre, Trevor Linden, Wade Davis, and Robert Silverman
Join special musical guests and our incredible distinguished speakers as they contemplate what we should all be considering as we look to build a better Canada over the next 50 years, each from their own unique viewpoints.
After the talks, you may continue the discussions at the post-event reception in the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
About the Venues
The morning and evening events are hosted in the internationally renowned Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, based on UBC's Point Grey Campus.
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The private afternoon events will be held at the Cecil Green Park House and Green College on UBC's Point Grey Campus.
About the Order of Canada
Created in 1967, the Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Close to 7,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and have taken to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”). Appointments are made by the governor general on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. Throughout the year, the Order of Canada’s 50th anniversary is being celebrated through a host of special initiatives and partnerships. To join the celebration, visit OC50.gg.ca and use the hashtag #OC50.
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Accommodation
If you are travelling to Vancouver for the event and are looking for accomommodation on the UBC campus, please visit Suites at UBC for more information and booking.