Piikani Elder Leonard Weasel Traveller (Bastien) is the former chief of Piikani Nation, a spiritual

leader, ceremonialist, recipient of the Queens Platinum Jubilee medal, and Board Chair for the

Manitou Asinîy-Iniskim Repatriation Project. He is recognized for his efforts in promoting

reconciliation and preserving Indigenous heritage. He participated in the rebranding of Fort

Calgary to The Confluence, gifting the Blackfoot name "I'táámito'táaattsiiyio'pi" which translates to "harmonious meeting place", symbolizing a commitment to honoring the site's layered history and fostering positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Elder Leonard is an advocate for Indigenous education and identity, emphasizing the importance of cultural pride and confidence in student success. He has been leading efforts to return the sacred stone, Manitou Asinîy, to Indigenous peoples for over 20 years. Elder Leonard says, “the return of the stone is important to reawaken a sense of peace, prosperity, hope, and healing for all people”.