Jackson was instrumental in organizing flood relief concerts across the nation (Calgary, Winnipeg). Honours and decorations Jackson has been honoured several times for his life's work. Most notably, in 2000, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and is a former member of the Order of Canada Advisory Council. He has been nominated for Juno Awards and Gemini Awards. He has also received honours from several Canadian universities, including honorary degrees from the University of Calgary, Trent University and the University of Lethbridge. He also received the Humanitarian Award at the 2007 Juno Awards due to his charitable efforts. In May 2014, Jackson received a Governor General's Performing Arts Award (GGPAA) for his lifetime contributions to Canadian broadcasting. At the Gala honouring GGPAA recipients on 10 May, Jackson took to the National Arts Centre stage to perform one of his songs. On 14 April 2009, Jackson was announced as the tenth chancellor for Trent University. Jackson held this position until 2013. Filmography Discography Albums Singles See also Indigenous Canadian personalities References External links Official website Unofficial fansite Tom Jackson profile 1948 births Canadian country guitarists Canadian country singers Canadian folk guitarists Canadian folk singers Canadian humanitarians Canadian male film actors Canadian male guitarists Canadian male television actors Canadian Métis people Canadian people of English descent Canadian people of Native American descent Chancellors of Trent University Cree people First Nations male actors First Nations musicians Governor General's Performing Arts Award winners Indspire Awards Living people Métis musicians Male actors from Calgary Male actors from Saskatchewan Male actors from Winnipeg Musicians from Calgary Musicians from Saskatchewan Musicians from Winnipeg Companions of the Order of Canada 20th-century Canadian guitarists 21st-century Canadian guitarists 20th-century Canadian male singers 21st-century Canadian male singers 20th-century First Nations people 21st-century First Nations people