Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Chief Murray Darcy Bear, C.M., S.O.M.
Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Saskatchewan

Chief Darcy Bear of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation is widely recognized for his visionary leadership and tireless efforts to improve the quality of life for his community. Since the early 1990s, with the support of his community and Elders, he has built a record of economic success and sustainable community development. Highly regarded for his ability to build alliances and set new precedents, Chief Bear continues to create a legacy of innovation in governance and economic development, a model that can be shared with all First Nations in Canada.