Chief Knowlton from Piikani Nation has been awarded the King Charles III award. Photo from Piikani Nation Facebook
The Piikani Nation Chief has recently been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
According to Chief Troy Knowlton, he received this award because of his tireless service and lifelong commitment to Piikani Nation.
The Confederacy goes on to add that Chief Knowlton continues to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationships to make a meaningful impact across the Blackfoot Territory, Alberta, and more.
“The life our ancestors intended for us is getting harder for all of us to attain. Leaders across the world feel the immense pressure that their constituents survive, and only the true leaders continue to navigate insurmountable adversity in pursuit of equal prosperity for their people,” Piikani Nation stated in a release on the award. “The true leadership Chief Knowlton has shown in the face of rising separatism and emboldened racism has been commended on the national stage.”
Piikani Nation adds that they all have been compelled into action, making sure they no longer have to live in fear of separation and racism.
Chief Knowlton says that he normally doesn’t pay much attention to awards, but this one feels special.
The ceremony for this medal was on Monday, Feb. 9.
Chief Knowlton adds that this medal is symbolic of the work the recipients of this award have done.
“We thank you, Chief Troy, for confidently leading us through this challenging era of endless news cycles and real threats to democracy,” the Piikani Nation added in their release. “We must remember our humanity has always been our strength, the protocols of Piikanissini our means of prosperity, and our Blackfoot ways of knowing our path to success.”
Piikani Nation and Council extend their congratulations to the Chief on this award.
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