I don’t have live access to current news in this turn. Based on recent publicly available material, here’s what’s known about Dr. Roberta Bondar and related statues or tributes:
- There are notable public references to Dr. Roberta Bondar in Canada, including exhibitions and commemorations tied to her spaceflight legacy, notably in Sault Ste. Marie and other Canadian institutions.[3][6]
- Public statues or busts of Bondar exist in some locales, with typical placements connected to her hometown or regions celebrating Canadian space achievement; exact current status of any specific statue may vary by city or site.[4][9]
- Bondar remains a frequent subject of media interviews and virtual or in-person events commemorating milestones in her career as a physician-astronaut, which often coincide with exhibitions or educational programs rather than a single fixed statue unveiling.[5][10]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to a specific city (e.g., Buffalo area, or a Canadian city you’re curious about) to check for any Bondar statue or related tribute.
- Look for a press release or official project page detailing the latest statue or installation, if any.
- Provide a short, current-update-focused summary once I have a link or source you’d like me to investigate further.
Sources
Thirty years ago, on Jan. 22, 1992, alumna Dr. Roberta Bondar, MSc’71 in Pathology, DSc’95, became the world’s first neurologist and Canada’s first female astronaut in space. In conversation with Western News, she recalls the “watershed moment” of seeing a brain specimen for the first time as a Master’s student at Western in 1969.
www.schulich.uwo.caBondar, 77, unveiled ‘Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive’ to a packed gallery space at the Art Gallery of Algoma on Wednesday evening before its public opening. April 11, 2023 Dr. Roberta Bondar’s passion for flight and nature continues to soar … Familiar with recording some firsts of her own, the Sault’s Dr. Roberta Bondar says the significance of Hansen’s mission for Canada is enormous. June 22, 2022 Senate showcases ‘Visual Voices’ of artists Roberta Bondar and Edward...
www.robertabondar.comFamiliar with recording some firsts of her own, the Sault’s Dr. Roberta Bondar says the significance of Hansen’s mission for Canada is enormous. June 22, 2022 Senate showcases ‘Visual Voices’ of artists Roberta Bondar and Edward Burtynsky Two renowned Canadian artists are lending their artworks to the Senate for a new exhibit highlighting the effects of climate change on the country’s landscapes and endangered species. … Once she is fully vaccinated, Dr. Bondar looks forward to resuming her...
robertabondar.comVisit reports, news, maps, directions and info on Head of Canada's First Lady Astronaut in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
www.roadsideamerica.comSault Ste Marie ON Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, November 1, 2016 – The Royal Canadian Mint officially unveilled a silver collector coin celebrating the 25th anniversary of Dr. Roberta Bondar’s Space Shuttle Mission at Sault College before a crowd of local dignitaries and well-wishers. … SAULT WEB FEATURE: Star Struck. Dr. Roberta Bondar ‘Out of this World’ Silver Coin Revealed Includes candid photos of Bondar with delighted Sault supporters SOOTODAY WEB FEATURE: First of its kind coin honours...
therobertabondarfoundation.orgDr. Roberta Bondar hosts a biweekly discussion with famous Canadians about their own exploration into and discovery of their life’s passions
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