Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie has been honoured for his work in raising awareness of indigenous issues.
Downie was inducted as a member of the Order of Canada in a ceremony at Rideau Hall along with 28 other people.
Governor General David Johnston praised Downie's commitment to indigenous causes.
Downie's band mates, Rob Baker, Johnny Fay, Paul Langois and Gord Sinclair, have also been named to the order and are to receive their citations at a later date.