| Honouree |
Goal |
Date |
Location |
Nationality
of Honouree |
Dr. Hans Blix
Executive Chairman
Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission |
A special dinner, entitled "A World Without
Weapons" to celebrate Dr. Blix's commitment to, and leadership
on, issues of peace and disarmament, and his passion in helping
make this a better world. The evening also focused attention on
the issue of disarmament - from nuclear to biological to chemical
to small arms - at the beginning of the 2007 UN Disarmament Week
(24-30 October). |
23 Oct 2007 |
Toronto |
Swedish |
50th Anniversary of
UN Peacekeeping (1956-2006) |
A special event starting with a dialogue on "Responsibility
to Protect: Case of Darfur", followed by a reception, and
then a dinner to mark the 50th anniversary of UN peacekeeping. Featured
guests include Mr. Jan Pronk, Wendy Gilmour, Carolyn McAskie and
Nancy Wildgoose. |
23 Nov 2006 |
Ottawa |
Mixed |
Arthur
Erickson
Architect |
To celebrate the internationally
renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson and his optimistic vision
for the role of architecture in shaping our cities and in providing
positive solutions to the significant challenges of human habitat.
Honoured during the year of the UN's World Urban Forum. |
10 Sept 2006 |
Vancouver |
Canadian |
| UN Senior Mission
Leaders |
A dinner to express appreciation to the 25 appointees
as Senior Representatives of the UN Secretary-General in post conflict
and peacekeeping operations. The appointees were at a 2-week training
programme in Ottawa prior to leaving on their respective missions. |
16 Mar 2006 |
Ottawa |
Mixed |
Geoffrey
Pearson
Former diplomat |
To honour Mr. Pearson for a life
that has been constantly centred in international service and a
firm commitment to those values Canadians place at the core of our
communal being. |
8 Mar 2006 |
Ottawa |
Canadian |
Richard Pound
Chairman
World Anti-Doping Agency |
During the UN's International Year for Sport and Physical
Education (2005), UNA-Canada honoured Mr. Pound for his commitment
and success in fostering excellence, effective management and ethical
standards in international sports. |
21 Sept 2005 |
Vancouver |
Canadian |
|
James Wolfensohn
President
World Bank
|
To honour and pay tribute to Mr.
Wolfensohn's leadership of the World Bank and to the work of the
Bank, and to celebrate the longstanding relationship between Canada
and the UN. |
23 Mar 2005 |
Toronto |
American |
Mrs. Nane Annan
wife of H.E. Kofi Annan
Secretary-General of the UN |
A personal dialogue with Mrs. Nane Annan on the theme,
'Today AIDS has a woman's face', in commemoration of International
Women's Day (8 March). |
9 Mar 2004 |
Ottawa |
Swedish |
The Hon. Mitchell Sharp
Former diplomat |
To recognize and pay tribute to Mr.
Sharp for his many ongoing contributions to Canada and to the United
Nations. |
26 Nov 2003 |
Ottawa |
Canadian |
|
LGen (retired) Roméo Dallaire
General
UN peacekeeping
|
To honour General Dallaire for his deep commitment
to issues of concern to the United Nations, such as war-affected
children and peacekeeping; and for his integrity and courage to
which we can all aspire. |
27 Feb 2003 |
Montréal |
Canadian |
The Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney
Former Prime Minister of Canada |
Honoured for his strong commitment
to and role in ending apartheid & supporting children's rights through
the United Nations. |
Oct 2001 |
Toronto |
Canadian |
"Music without Borders"
|
A benefit concert and simultaneous telethon to raise
funds for the UN Donor Alert Fund for Afghanistan. Artists included
Alanis Morissette, The Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, Our Lady
Peace, Bruce Cockburn and Choclair. |
21 Oct 2001 |
Toronto |
Canadian artists |
Louise Fréchette
UN Deputy Secretary-General |
To honour Mme Fréchette for
playing a key role in both the reform of the UN and in the area
of peacekeeping. |
7 Dec 2000 |
Montréal |
Canadian |
His Excellency Kofi Annan
Secretary-General of the UN |
To honour H.E. Annan for his leadership of the United
Nations. |
7 Dec 1999 |
Montréal |
Ghanaian |
Ted Turner
Founder
UN Foundation |
To honour Mr. Turner for his commitment
to the United Nations as founder of, and inaugural donor to, the
United Nations Foundation. |
21 Jun 1999 |
Toronto |
American |
The Hon. Mary Robinson
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights |
To honour Ms. Robinson for her leadership as UN High
Commissioner for Human Rights. |
25 Nov 1998 |
Ottawa |
Irish |
Klaus Topfer
Executive Director
UN Environment Programme |
To honour Mr. Topfer for his leadership
of the UN Environment Programme. |
17 Nov 1998 |
Montréal |
German |
His Excellency Kofi Annan
Secretary-General of the UN |
To honour H.E. Annan for his leadership of the United
Nations. |
3 Dec 1997 |
Toronto |
Ghanaian |
|
Federico Mayor
Director-General
UNESCO
|
To honour Mr. Mayor for his leadership
of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
Nov 1996 |
Montréal & Ottawa |
Spanish |
His Excellency Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Secretary-General of the UN |
As part of the 50th anniversary year of the UN (1945-1995),
a dinner to honour H.E. Boutros-Ghali for his leadership of the
United Nations. |
Nov 1995 |
Ottawa |
Egyptian |
Gen John de Chastelain
General
UN peacekeeping |
As part of the 50th anniversary year
of the UN, a dinner to honour General de Chastelain for his contributions
to UN peacekeeping and peace-building. |
June 1995 |
Edmonton |
Canadian |
Lewis MacKenzie, Maurice Baril & Roméo
Dallaire
Canadian Generals |
To pay tribute to three exceptional Canadian Generals
who have made a significant contribution to UN peacekeeping and
peace-building. |
Dec 1994 |
Toronto |
Canadian |
Tribute to Peacekeepers
Canadian peacekeepers
|
To pay tribute to Canadian peacekeepers
who have been working in the field in UN peacekeeping missions. |
June 1993 |
Montreal |
Canadian |
Giandomenico Picco
UN Under Secretary-General |
To honour Mr. Picco for his role as a high-level United
Nations diplomat and celebrated peace negotiator. |
Sept 1992 |
Toronto |
Italian |
| "Stars for Literacy" |
A night of Canadian artists (music,
literary, dance) performing on stage to raise awareness about, and
support for, the UN's International Literacy Year. |
June 1991 |
Ottawa |
Canadian artists |
His Excellency Javier Perez de Cuellar
Secretary-General of the UN |
To honour H.E. Perez de Cuellar for his leadership
of the United Nations. |
May 1990 |
Montreal |
Peruvian |
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