Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 1996
• Invested on: November 13, 1996

He is widely known for his role as Chief Negotiator for the Government of Canada in the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement. His integrity, commitment to a just settlement and personable rapport have also been valuable in his leadership of numerous cultural, educational and charitable groups, not only in Saskatchewan but also nationally, including the Meewasin Foundation and PRIDE Canada.