Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 1997
• Invested on: May 07, 1998

His lifetime voluntary contributions to the city of Calgary and the province of Alberta extend to the arts, education, athletics and business. He has served as an advisor to help promote business partnerships with various educational institutions throughout the province. A former president of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, he demonstrated his dedication to economic growth in the city and encouraged business opportunities for Native peoples.