Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 1997
• Invested on: February 04, 1998

He is a respected elder who has volunteered at the provincial and local levels, making a positive difference to the lives of those he touches. An advocate for the rights of the elderly, he lobbies on their behalf to access social benefits. As a member of the Moose Jaw Native Education Advisory Committee and the Palliser Institute Aboriginal Counselling Centre, he has shared his own life experiences with students. His dedicated involvement demonstrates a deep conviction to providing quality community programs for young and old.