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SHARE ON: The Canadian flag (Photo credit: supplied) An Ontario indigenous leader and a public health doctor are among the 61 appointments to the Order of Canada, announced December 30th by Governor-General Julie Payette. Carolyn King is a former chief of the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation. She’s been appointed an officer of the Order, the second-highest level. King has worked for years to improve the quality of life in her community through an economic development program for her First Nation. Doctor Vivek Goel has been appointed a member of the order for his work in public health...

Article content Elder Carolyn King from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation has likened the Order of Canada to the eagle feather she received from her community. Now, she joked, she has both honours after she was among the 59 additions announced this week to the order. Each join one of the nation’s highest honours that since 1967 has added more than 7,000 names. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Former chief named to Order of Canada Back to video Rideau Hall noted King’s years of efforts to educate the non-Indigenous population about I...