Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 15, 1999
• Invested on: February 09, 2000

Internationally recognized as an expert in art history, he has influenced an entire generation of historians. A talented teacher, he has inspired many of his students to make art their vocation. His interest in the history of Aboriginal peoples has helped develop an understanding of their cultures. He is the author of books now regarded as authoritative in Canada and abroad.