IHIH began in 1987 and introduced
ice hockey to the economically challenged community of East Harlem.
IHIH is a non-profit community-based organization for youth that
uses the sport of hockey to promote academic achievement, responsibility,
teamwork and good character. The objective of the organization is
to provide inspiration, encouragement and guidance to children leading
to better life experiences, education and career opportunities.
Since its creation IHIH has enriched the lives of more than 1000
inner-city boys and girls.
Margaret Atwood
Novelist & Poet
Maureen Forrester, O.C.
Classical Singer
Louise Frechette, O.C.
Former Canadian Ambassador to Argentina
Senator Jerahmiel S. "Jerry" Grafstein, Q.C.
Canadian Senator and Broadcast Pioneer
Peter C.A.E. Jennings, C.M.
Anchor, ABC World News Tonight
Norman Jewison, C.C., O.Ont.
Film Director
Karen A. Kain, C.C.
Ballet Dancer
Yousuf Karsh, C.C.
Photographic Artist
Eugene Levy
Actor, Television Director, Producer, Musician & Writer
Rich Little
Celebrity Impersonator & Impressionist
Peter Mansbridge, O.C.
Anchor, The National
The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.
18th Prime Minister of Canada
Oscar E. Peterson, C.C.
Jazz Pianist & Composer
Christopher Plummer, C.C.
Theater, Film & Television Actor
Lloyd Robertson, O.C.
Chief Anchor, CTV News with Lloyd Robertson
Morley Safer
Correspondent, 60 Minutes
Paul Shaffer, O.C.
Musical Director, CBS Orchestra
Carol Shields, C.C., O.M., F.R.S.C
Pulitzer Award Winning Novelist
Mark Standish
President & Co-CEO, RBC Capital Markets
Alex Trebek
Television Personality & Game Show Host
The Honourable Pamela Wallin, O.C., S.O.M.
Canadian Senator and former Consul General of Canada
Many of the above honourees were also
awarded the Arts and Letters Award. The Canadian Association of
New York has awarded its Arts and Letters Award to prominent Canadians
who have contributed greatly to the development of one of the areas
of Arts and Letters in both Canada and the United States. Past recipients
have made contributions through the stage, screen, television, music,
photography and writing.