Two members of the Tahltan Nation have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their leadership in Indigenous governance, environmental stewardship, and reconciliation efforts.
Chief Marie Quock of the Iskut Band and Nalaine Morin were recognized for their contributions in a ceremony honoring their work.
Chief Marie has dedicated nearly five decades to leadership, starting as a Band Social Worker in 1978 before becoming Band Manager and later, Chief in 2005.
Now serving her fifth term, she has strengthened financial transparency, electoral processes, environmental standards, and economic and educational opportunities for the Iskut Band.
Nalaine Morin was recognized for her expertise in environmental and mining assessment.
She is currently vice-president of environment and regulatory affairs with Skeena Gold and Silver and previously served as lands director for the Tahltan Central Government.
Morin has played a key role in managing environmental reviews for major resource projects on behalf of Indigenous Nations.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal, introduced by Governor General Mary Simon, honors Canadians making meaningful contributions.
A total of 30,000 medals have been awarded across the country.
