He unsuccessfully sought election to both the Manitoba Legislature and the House of Commons of Canada, and has served as a band councillor and chief.
Evans was born and raised in Norway House, Manitoba, and was educated in Winnipeg, Calgary and La Tuque, Quebec.
In addition to his political work, Evans is a member of the Norway House Fisherman's Co-op, and, until 2018, held a commercial fishing license.
He was defeated by former MLA and MP Elijah Harper, who in turn lost to NDP candidate Bev Desjarlais in the general election.
Evans decided not to seek a third term at AMC and on July 22, 2011 was re-elected chief of Norway House Cree Nation.