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1973 Genzo Kitagawa, C.M.
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Regina, Saskatchewan
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Born in Japan in 1897, he came to Canada in 1911. He was a businessman and owned stores across western Canada and in 1920 moved to Regina to manage the branch store. He is recognized for his leadership of the Japanese Canadian community in Saskatchewan and for his many contributions to the welfare of others.
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1976 David T. Suzuki, O.C.
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Vancouver, British Columbia
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Professor of Zoology, University of British Columbia. A geneticist of international reputation who has succeeded in making science understandable and exciting to the layman through his lectures, radio and television programs.
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1977 Masajiro Miyazaki, C.M.
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Kamloops, British Columbia
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Retired osteopath who, over a period of 35 years, has given unselfish service to the residents of Lillooet, British Columbia, particularly those of Japanese and Aboriginal backgrounds and who continues to serve his community in spite of ill health.
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1978 Roy K. Kiyooka, O.C.
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Vancouver, British Columbia
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Vancouver artist, teacher and writer. In recognition of the quarter century and more which he has devoted to art in various forms, especially painting. His work is in Canadian collections from coast to coast and has been included in major exhibitions abroad.
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1978 Thomas Shoyama, O.C. (deceased)
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Victoria, British Columbia
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His 30 years of distinguished public service began with various posts in Saskatchewan. Following a period on Economic Council of Canada, his career in the federal public service led to his appointment as deputy minister of Finance.
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