Margo Lainne Greenwood (born September 2, 1953) is a Canadian senator and Indigenous scholar with expertise in early childhood care and education of Indigenous children. Greenwood is the Academic Leader of the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health, and a Professor in the First Nations Studies and Education programs at the University of Northern British Columbia.[1][2] In 2021, Greenwood was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada for "her scholarship as a professor of early childhood education, and for her transformational leadership in Indigenous health policy."[2][3][4][5]
Margo Greenwood | |
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| Canadian Senator from British Columbia | |
| Assumed office November 10, 2022 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Mary Simon |
| Preceded by | Richard Neufeld |
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| Born | Margo Lainne Greenwood September 2, 1953 Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada |
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| Occupation | Professor |
Greenwood was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.[2] She was orphaned at the age of 16.[2] Greenwood completed a Bachelor's of Education (BEd) at the University of Alberta, a master's at the University of Victoria, and a PhD at the University of British Columbia in 2008.[1] Previously, she has received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award (2002) and a National Aboriginal Achievement Award (2011).[2] She was appointed to the Senate of Canada on November 10, 2022.[6] The following year, she was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Greenwood, Dr. Margo". University of Northern British Columbia. October 8, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Order of Canada award recognizes Dr. Margo Greenwood". University of Northern British Columbia. December 23, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (December 20, 2021). "Governor General announces 135 appointments to the Order of Canada". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ "Two Okanagan residents appointed to the Order of Canada - Okanagan | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ "List: B.C. appointees of Order of Canada include province's first children's advocate". British Columbia. December 30, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ Aiello, Rachel (November 10, 2022). "PM appoints Indigenous scholar Margo Greenwood to the Senate". CTV News. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Dr. Margo Greenwood named to Royal Society of Canada". University of Northern British Columbia. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
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