Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1998
• Invested on: February 03, 1999

An acclaimed research scholar and pioneer in Cree literacy and language teaching, she has laid the foundation for preserving the oral traditions of her people. She has transcribed and translated their myths, legends and other stories and published them in bilingual Cree and English editions. She has also translated children's books and produced a number of textbooks and technical dictionaries. Her significant contributions have ensured the survival of the Cree language and culture.