Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 4, 1995
• Invested on: November 16, 1995

Her sense of the importance of preserving language and culture, led her to become a Miigmag language instructor, developing her own curriculum materials because there were none available. A role model for her people and an active community worker, for many years she has shared her enthusiasm for teaching and learning with young and old, Native and non-Native alike.