Mavis Elaine Burke came to Canada in 1970 to work with a firm of Ottawa-based educational consultants. This was a change of career from her position as lecturer in education with the University of the West Indies from which she graduated with distinctions in theory and practice of education (Dip. Ed., 1962). Her M.A. (Education) was earned at the University of London, U.K., 1965. After completing her Ph.D., University of Ottawa, 1975, Dr. Burke became an Immigrant Education Consultant with the Toronto Board of Education. She became well known and respected for her contribution to multicultural issues. From 1977-81, she was an Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, Government of Ontario. She also became a valuable resource to the diverse groups in the society. She served as Chair and President, Ontario Advisory Council on Multiculturalism and Citizenship (1981-85) and was Advisor to the Ontario Women’s Directorate (1987-88) and to the Ontario Ministry of Education (1988-1992) on issues relating to human rights and equity. Mavis Burke has also contributed to other sectors of society. She chaired the Social Assistance Review Board (1985-87). She was a member, Government of Canada Immigration and Refugee Board (1992-93). Her volunteer contribution was highlighted by the registered charitable organization she founded in 1987 to promote early childhood care and education in Jamaica and in Canada – Women for P.A.C.E. (Canada). Dr. Burke has received many awards including, as viewed in this photograph, being awarded the Order of Ontario from Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Hilary Weston, October 1999. [Photo, courtesy Mavis Burke, Ph.D.]