Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 1, 2002
• Invested on: November 30, 2002

He is a highly respected Elder and a distinguished Senator of the MÚtis Nation - Saskatchewan. For more than 40 years, he has worked on behalf of Aboriginal people as an unwavering advocate of MÚtis rights, self-governance and the fair negotiation of land claims. Active in the St. Louis MÚtis Local, he has also worked on behalf of the MÚtis National Council and is currently a representative on the Aboriginal Advisory Board for the RCMP. Recognized as a "wisdom keeper "of MÚtis oral history, he recounts the culture, traditions and heritage of his people and, in sharing his rich knowledge, helps to guide the next generation into the future.