The order is the province's highest honour, established in 1999 to honour those who have demonstrated excellence and achievement, helping to enriching the social, cultural or economic well-being of Manitoba and its residents. Instead, it is being made July 15, the 150th anniversary of the Manitoba Act being officially enacted, bringing the province into Confederation. He is leading the effort to build the Inuit Art Centre and holds the post of adjunct professor at the University of Winnipeg. Tina JonesChair of the Health Sciences Centre Foundation board, Jones is a successful entrepreneur, community contributor and philanthropist. His charitable donations include the Rady Children's Hospital, the Salvation Army and a $30-million gift to the University of Manitoba.

Source: CBC News July 15, 2020 14:15 UTC