Maureen Luggi, Chief of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, joining the latest round of recipients in Northwest B.C.<\/p>\n
The Assembly of First Nations nominated Luggi for the national honour, formally awarded June 20, 2025.<\/p>\n
With a public service record spanning more than three decades, Luggi has long held leadership roles within Indigenous governance, including multiple terms as elected Chief of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. Her first term began in 1987. She returned to office in 2019 and has since been re-elected by acclamation in both 2022 and 2025.<\/p>\n
The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a commemorative honour created to mark the coronation of King Charles III. It is awarded to individuals across Canada who have made significant contributions to their communities, public service, or the country as a whole.<\/p>\n
Luggi’s work has spanned political, social and economic spheres across Indigenous communities in the province. According to her biography, supplied by the Wet’suwet’en First Nation, she has served on regional leadership bodies such as the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, the BC Assembly of First Nations and the BC First Nations Gaming Revenue Sharing Society, among others. Her experience also includes organizations focused on family services, economic development, employment and training, and treaty negotiations.<\/p>\n
Luggi’s background reflects a sustained commitment to community-led governance and Indigenous self-determination. Her involvement in treaty processes, public administration and non-profit governance is supported by formal education in Indigenous leadership, conflict resolution and executive management.<\/p>\n
She is a member of the Bear Clan (Gitdumden) of the House of Spoax and is of Gitxsan, Wet’suwet’en and Stellat’en ancestry.<\/p>\n
The Coronation Medal, created to mark the ascension of King Charles III, honours Canadians who have made significant contributions to their communities and the country.<\/p>\n
Black Press Media reached out to Chief Luggi for comment, but she was unavailable as of press time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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