Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 1, 2002
• Invested on: November 30, 2002

He is a highly respected Elder and a distinguished Senator of the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan. For more than 40 years, he has worked on behalf of Aboriginal people as an unwavering advocate of Métis rights, self-governance and the fair negotiation of land claims. Active in the St. Louis Métis Local, he has also worked on behalf of the Métis National Council and is currently a representative on the Aboriginal Advisory Board for the RCMP. Recognized as a "wisdom keeper "of Métis oral history, he recounts the culture, traditions and heritage of his people and, in sharing his rich knowledge, helps to guide the next generation into the future.