Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 19, 2022
• Invested on: June 21, 2023

Reginald Lester Davidson, C.M.
Masset, British Columbia

Reginald Davidson attributes his lifelong connection to Haida culture to his ancestors and peers, including his parents Vivian Anniskett and Claude Davidson. A renowned sculptor and artist, he helped bring Haida performance and song back to the forefront by co-founding the Rainbow Creek Dancers with his brother Robert in 1980. He continues to mentor youth in Haida traditional art, song and dance through community outreach activities. As a result of his efforts to reclaim and celebrate Haida culture, it has expanded on a local, national and international level for all to understand and appreciate.