08/27/2026
We are incredibly proud to share that Api’soomaahka (Running Coyote) – William Singer III has been named the 2026 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award!
Here at Opokaasin, we are beyond proud of William. Over the last five years, he has been an invaluable part of our community, working closely with our children and youth, helping to develop our science curriculum, and serving as an amazing cultural resource and friend to us all.
Congratulations, William, on this well-deserved honour!
The AMA is pleased to announce Api’soomaahka (Running Coyote) – William Singer III as the 2026 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award, in recognition of his profound commitment to artistic excellence and the preservation and vitality of Blackfoot culture.
A member of the Kainai Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Api’soomaahka is an accomplished artist and illustrator with over 40 years of experience. His work is deeply grounded in the Blackfoot worldview and, shaped by his lived experience as a Residential School survivor, serves as a powerful force in preserving, revitalizing, and transmitting language, culture, and ecological knowledge. His work stands as a testament to his commitment not only to artistic excellence, but to the preservation and advancement of Blackfoot cultural identity.
Our congratulations to Willam. Read more about the Lieutenant Governor's Award here:https://www.museums.ab.ca/media/191843/media_release_lg_award_2026.pdf
Registration is still open to join us in celebrating our awards recipients on September 23 at the AMA's 55th Anniversary Gala and Leadership Awards Ceremony Presented by Know History.
