Murray Thomson
| Murray Thomson | |
|---|---|
 Murray Thomson receiving an award from Physicians for Global Survival. | |
| Born |
December 19, 1922 Honan, China |
| Residence | Ottawa, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Religion | Quaker |
| Awards |
Pearson Medal of Peace (1990), Order of Canada (2001) |
Murray McCheyne Thomson was born in December 19, 1922[1] in Honan, China where his parents were Christian missionaries.[2] Thomson has founded many non-profits in Canada.[3] He was the 1990 recipient of the Pearson Medal of Peace for his work in peacekeeping and won the Order of Canada in 2001. Former Executive Director of CUSO
He is credited in helping the formation of:
- Grindstone Island
- The Peacefund Canada Foundation
- Peace Brigades International
- Project Ploughshares
- Canadian Friends of Burma
References
- ↑ Lumley, Elizabeth (2000). The Canadian Who's who. University of Toronto Press. p. 1257. ISBN 0802049397.
- ↑ Murray Thomson at Peaceweb/Peace/Ottawa
- ↑ "Canadian Who's Who 1997 entry". Retrieved April 4, 2006.
External links
- Pearson Medal of Peace - Murray Thomson
- Biography at Quaker.ca
- Canada Gazette
- The Peacefund Canada Foundation
- Video Presentation from CFOB's 20th Anniversary Party
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