Source: Government of Canada News (2)
Library and Archives Canada (LAC), in partnership with the LAC Foundation and with the support of founding sponsor Air Canada, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 LAC Scholar Awards. Once again, five exceptional Canadians are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the creation and promotion of Canada’s culture, literary heritage and historical knowledge.
The recipients for 2025 are
- Danny Ramadan, author and LGBTQ+ refugee activist
- Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay, actress, writer, screenwriter and trans persons’ rights advocate
- Margaret MacMillan, historian and professor
- Rupi Kaur, poet, performer and author
- Tomson Highway, playwright, novelist, pianist and composer
About Library and Archives Canada
LAC is the custodian of Canada’s documentary heritage, preserving and sharing the stories that shape who we are, from triumphs and struggles to voices both prominent and underrepresented. Home to the fourth-largest documentary collection in the world, LAC safeguards millions of items and makes them accessible to Canadians and the world. From handwritten letters and rare books to photographs, films and digital media, its holdings span centuries and reflect the creativity, resilience and diversity of people across the country.
About the Library and Archives Canada Foundation
The LAC Foundation is an independent non-governmental registered charity dedicated to supporting the work of LAC. The Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support LAC’s programs and initiatives and to highlight the importance of preserving and promoting Canada’s cultural heritage.