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Dr. Shirley Cheechoo’s most recent recognition comes from Canada Council of the Arts
Dr. Shirley Cheechoo, one of Canada’s most prolific multi-genre artists, has been recognized with a prestigious accolade from the Canada Council of the Arts.
In May, Cheechoo was announced as one of two recipients of the Molson Prize, which is awarded annually to distinguished Canadian artists who contribute to cultural and intellectual life, and comes with a $50,000 award.
Cheechoo was chosen for her “outstanding contributions to the arts and education sectors.”
