LNAK congratulates Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, former President of Latvia on receiving the Order of Canada

LNAK extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, former President of Latvia (1999-2007), on receiving the Order of Canada.

The Order of Canada (in a form of a snowflake), honours her contribution to the strengthening of Canada-Latvia relations. On behalf of Latvian Canadians, LNAK sincerely thanks Vaira Vīķe-Freibergs for her life’s work, which is a reflection of her deep love and respect for Latvia and its rich cultural and spiritual heritage. This was manifested in her academic research, her contributions and involvement in the Latvian community, and was culminated in her achievements as the president of Latvia.

The Order of Canada was presented to Dr. Vīķe-Freiberga last week by Governor General of Canada Mary Simon. Jānis Lielāmers, LNAK Public Affairs Chair personally congratulated the ex-president, presenting her with a written greeting from LNAK President Fritz Kristbergs together with a bouquet of flowers.