He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on May 19, 2022 and Invested on June 21, 2023 from the Canadian Governor General. He lives in Masset, British Columbia, Canada. He attributes his lifelong connection to Haida culture to his ancestors and peers, including his parents Vivian Anniskett and Claude Davidson. A renowned sculptor and artist, he helped bring Haida performance and song back to the forefront by co-founding the Rainbow Creek Dancers with his brother Robert in 1980. He continues to mentor youth in Haida traditional art, song and dance through community outreach activities. As a result of his efforts to reclaim and celebrate Haida culture, it has expanded on a local, national and international level for all to understand and appreciate.