Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 19, 1991
• Invested on: October 30, 1991

A Winnipeg school teacher by profession, he has been involved in many educational initiatives and has also played an active role in multicultural organizations at the local, provincial and national level. As the President of the National Association of Japanese Canadians, he was a respected spokesperson during the negotiations for redress for Japanese Canadians.