[2] Cote also served as a political advisor for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations for 17 years between 1978 and 1995.
[2] Additionally, Cote held positions as special advisor to the regional director of the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission with the federal government, executive director for NOR-SASK Native Outreach Inc., and served twice as chief of the Yorkton Tribal Council - from 1973 to 1976 and 1995 to 2000.
[2] Outside of his role as manager and coach, Cote was instrumental in the creation of sport programs and events for First Nations communities.
[5] The Summer and Winter editions of the Tony Cote Games run in opposite years of one another and feature biennially, including teams from both Saskatchewan and Alberta.
[5] Cote received a great deal of recognition for his role with sport and development of First Nations communities.
[6] In 2008, Cote was awarded with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit for "recognition of excellence, achievement and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the province and its residents".