He has worked extensively with First Nations people and recently spent 5 years working with the Dene people in the Northwest Territories. He is a Sundancer and has been a Pipe Carrier leading Sweat Lodges, and other ceremonies, around the Island and beyond. He was also head helper for 2 different Medicine Men and spent a great deal of time working with inmates in the prison system and court mandated clients. He also runs a program called the Scared Straight Tour where he introduces teens at risk to the ravages of life for drug users living in Vancouver’s downtown east side.