Professor Emerita, Lakehead University (2018).

Distinguished Researcher Award, Lakehead University (2017).

Distinguished Instructor Award, Lakehead University (2011).

Certificate of Recognition (2016) Associated Medical Services (AMS) The Phoenix Project for AMS Fellow Mentorship.

Profiled in 40 Fabulous Feminists & Amazing Activists of Northwestern Ontario (2016) for contributions to the development of the Women's Studies undergrad and graduate programs at Lakehead University, and for provincial and national women's health research and policy work.

Diversity Award (2013) Lakehead University Muslim Students' Association.

Community Service Award (2002) Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council.

J. P. Bertrand Award, Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society (2001) Best paper on NW Ontario History, for “Beauty and the Helldivers” (co-authored with H. Smith) published in Labour/le travail 44:71-107, 1999.

Riddell Award, The Ontario Historical Society (2000) Best Paper on Ontario History published in Canada, for “Beauty and the Helldivers” (co-authored with H. Smith).

Contribution to Teaching Award (1992) Lakehead University.