In Yellowknife, NWT, with APTN visiting Ice Road Truckers.

Isabel Metcalfe

Community Leader

With a distinguished record of involvement, Isabel Metcalfe's career is built on a playing an important role in her community. Some accomplishments include:

  • Ontario Volunteer Service Award,
    Province of Ontario, 2010
  • Leading Women Building Communities Award, Province of Ontario, 2010
  • Member, Board of Directors, Aboriginal Media Education Fund, 2009–current
  • Member, Board of Directors, Weengushk Film Institute, 2010
  • Founding Chair, Enbridge Famous 5 Ottawa Luncheons, 2008–current
  • Member, Board of Directors, Ontario Trillium Foundation, 2004–2010
  • Member, Board of Directors,
    National Screen Institute, 1994–2006
  • International Election Observer for both the Government of Canada and National Democratic Institute working in Ukraine, Lebanon, Albania and Azerbaijan to advance democracy and foster the role of women in public life, 2001–current
  • Juror, Governor General's Person's Case Awards, 1998–2003
  • Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2002
  • Founding Chair, Famous 5 Foundation (Ottawa) achieved recognition of women as Nation Builders, working to place Women Are Persons! monument on Parliament Hill as well as having women honoured on Canada's $50 bill, 1997–2000
  • Director, Hong Kong Canada Business Association, Ottawa, 1992 – 1997
  • Founding Director, National Capital Dragon Boat Festival, 1994–2000
  • Judy LaMarsh Women of Distinction Award, 1998
  • Trustee, Board of Directors, The Ottawa Hospital
    1998 – 2001
  • Chair, Community Advisory Committee, the Ottawa Hospital, 1998 - 2003
  • Trustee, Board of Directors, the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, 1988 – 1997