 He has been recognized for his community work and has received the “Golden Eagle Award” from the Indigenous Women's Collective, the Eagle Feather from the Friendship Centres of Ontario, and his picture has been placed on the Honour “Wall of Fame” at the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre of Winnipeg.In November 2002, Peter Liba, the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, awarded David the Queen Elizabeth II, Golden Jubilee Medal.He received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Winnipeg on October 21, 2012.