Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 29, 2004
• Invested on: June 10, 2005

Leonard Flett has devoted his career to creating opportunities for Aboriginal people. A senior executive with the North West Company, he has led its expansion into new retail markets by pioneering partnerships, alliances and joint ventures with First Nations communities, creating new assets and jobs. He has also provided wise counsel and guidance to several organizations, including the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business and the Me-Dian Credit Union.