[1] Bushie was one of the creators of devolution, which transferred child welfare services to First Nation and Métis authorities.
[1] In 2007, Bushie was defeated in an election to become head of the Southern Chiefs Organization.
[1] Bushie was a founder of the Aboriginal Curling Bonspiel and sat of the boards of directors of several community organizations, including the Adam Beach Film Institute.
[1] Rod Bushie died from lung cancer on June 14, 2013, at the age of 60.
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