Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 30, 2001
• Invested on: September 14, 2002

Her artistic career spans six decades and its historical significance will be felt for generations to come. Her paintings and intaglio prints capture the essence of First Nations people and their symbiotic relationship with the land. Through her art, she has chronicled a vanishing way of life, documenting the ordinary in an extraordinary fashion. A trusted mentor, she has encouraged Native artists to unveil their visions of the world to others and has generously shared her artistic knowledge and provided support, both financial and emotional.