or economic well-being of Manitoba and its residents. Also in 2013, he received the Order of the Métis Nation at the Métis National Council Annual General Assembly March 24, 2013. In 2017, he received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers for his exceptional volunteer achievements and advancement of the cause of the Métis Nation at both the provincial and national levels and dedication to community, creating greater opportunities for all Manitobans. In 2022, he became the first Indigenous recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the India Canada Cultural and Heritage Association. Also in 2022, President Chartrand received the Lanza Llanera Order of Democracy from the Republic of Colombia’s Assembly of Meta Department for his leadership in improving the living conditions of the Indigenous communities of Colombia and fostering international fair trade relationships in agricultural production, ancestral wisdom and medicines. References 1960 births Canadian Métis people Indigenous leaders in Manitoba Living people Members of the Order of Manitoba Métis politicians