He was a winner of the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature in 2015 for his debut young adult fantasy novel Lightfinder (Kegedonce Press).

[8][9] His murals are also present the walls of many Edmonton schools and public locations.

[14] In 2012, Cree8 Success ran an Education Conference that hosted the following facilitators and presenters:[15] David Bouchard, Richard Wagamese, Ryan McMahon, ASANI (musical trio made up of Debbie Houle, Sarah Pocklington, and Sherryl Sewepagaham), K.A.S.P.

Paul Sawan), Dawn Marie Marchand, Amanda Woodward (traditional dancer), and Richard Van Camp, in addition to Aaron Paquette.

[16] Paquette announced in March 2021 that he will seek re-election to the Edmonton City Council in October 2021.