Walter Schroeder Receives Order of Manitoba
On July 17, 2025, the Schroeder Foundation’s co-founder Walter Schroeder was invested into the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.
The Order of Manitoba was established in 1999 to honour Manitobans who have demonstrated excellence and achievement, thereby enriching the social, cultural or economic well-being of the province and its residents.
Walter Schroeder was recognized for his extraordinary contributions to education in Manitoba including a recent $15-million donation to create the Schroeder Institute of Entertainment and Media Arts at RRC Polytech and $1.25 million to support the Ozhitoon Onji Peenjiiee – Build from Within program to support Indigenous teachers. He also provides over 700 scholarships and merit awards annually to students in Winnipeg’s underserved neighbourhoods.
Walter Schroeder grew up in Winnipeg and is passionate about increasing access to education for underserved youth in the city.
More information about the award and the other recipients can be found here https://manitobalg.ca/awards/order-of-manitoba/
