Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 30, 2003
• Invested on: October 30, 2004

Ernest Walker has increased public awareness and appreciation of the heritage of aboriginal people. Professor of anthropology and archaeology at the University of Saskatchewan, he was the driving force behind the development of Wanuskewin Heritage Park. He worked in close collaboration with the province's First Nations communities to preserve their archaeological treasures. Today, this heritage site is a thriving public attraction and a source of cultural pride. He is also a widely respected forensic anthropologist who has volunteered countless hours in assisting the RCMP and local police services across western Canada.