1976. (In the early 1980s the National Indian Brotherhood changed its system of representation, relying on chiefs of First Nations rather than representatives from regional organizations, and developing a more direct relationship with the Nations. To reflect this, it renamed itself in 1982 as the Assembly of First Nations.) In 1975 Manuel helped found and was elected as the president of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples, serving in this position until 1981. In this role he travelled internationally, meeting with and advocating for the indigenous people of nations of South America, such as Argentina, Chile, and Peru. He had begun to think deeply about the effects of successive waves of European expansion on Indigenous societies in the Americas, and considered these native peoples together as "the Fourth World." They had numerous experiences in common in terms of having to adapt to colonisation and its aftermath. Manuel wrote a book, The Fourth World: An Indian Reality, expanding on this idea, co-written with Michael Posluns; it was published in 1975. George Manuel was President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) from 1979 to 1981, where he continued to inspire indigenous action. He developed the Aboriginal Rights Position Paper and organized what came to be regarded as one of the UBCIC's most ambitious projects: the Indian Constitutional Express. Under his leadership, the UBCIC gained esteem both from the indigenous people for whom it was created, and gained stature from the general public. Legacy and honours He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada He was repeatedly recognized for his international work by the World Council of Indigenous Peoples. In 1983 he received an honorary degree from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. In 1984, Manuel and Dr. Rudolph C. Ryser formed the Center for World Indigenous Studies. His sons Robert and Arthur Manuel (enrolled Secwepemc like their father) also became active in indigenous politics. His eldest daughter Vera Manuel (1948-2010) became an internationally known playwright, and poet as well as a highly respected leader in the community. His younger daughter Doreen Manuel is a film maker. References Further reading McFarlane, Peter, "Brotherhood to Nationhood: George Manuel and the Making of the Modern Indian Movement," (Toronto : Between the Lines, 1993), External links The George Manuel Institute Michael Posluns fonds, Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections, York University Libraries. (includes correspondence, recordings and other material related to Manuel's collaboration