He was a founding member and the first president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (Inuit Tapirisat of Canada) in 1971. ITK was formed to represent Nunavut Inuit by their own organization.
As one of the founding figures, he played a key role in establishing the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (Inuit Tapirisat of Canada) in 1971. This organization aimed to give Nunavut Inuit a voice through their own association.