[2] In 2010, Chief was named a recipient of the Future Leaders of Manitoba award in the community service category.
[3] Other notable recipients include indigenous activist Michael Redhead Champagne,[4] Canadian filmmaker and director Adam Smoluk,[5] community leader Hannah Pratt,[6] surgeon and university associate professor Dr. Jordan Hochman,[7] president of Manitoba SwimAbility Cameron Krisko,[8] and young philanthropist Ben Sabic.
[12] After his defeat, Chief opted not to run for a second time federally, instead going for a provincial Manitoba NDP nomination.
[14] On January 13, 2011, he was made minister responsible for the newly created Department of Children and Youth Opportunities.
[16] Chief retained his seat in the 2016 general election and was touted as a leading candidate to succeed Selinger as NDP leader.