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2 of 7 stolen Indigenous regalia dresses recovered in Saskatoon

Some of the dresses that were stolen from Kalli Eagle Speaker while she was visiting Saskatoon. Kalli Eagle Speaker / Supplied

Two of the seven Indigenous regalia dresses stolen from a truck after a FSIN powwow in Saskatoon have been recovered.

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Kalli Eagle Speaker, who is from the Blood Reserve in Alberta, had the dresses stolen from their truck on Oct. 30 after she performed at the powwow on the weekend.

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Eagle Speaker made four of the dresses, two were made by her sister, and the other was bought by a family friend. Also taken were two sets of bead work and her brown custom belt.

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Saskatoon Crime Stoppers said a man and a woman pawned two dresses hours after the theft. Those have been recovered by police.

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Two men tried to pawn two more dresses on Nov. 1 at the same pawn shop, but left with the dresses a short time later.

Three people suspected of stealing Seven Indigenous regalia dresses from a truck in Saskatoon. Saskatoon Crime Stoppers / Supplied

Police have identified the four suspects and have three in custody.

Eagle Speaker’s mother, Tanya, told Global News some of the beadwork has also been recovered.

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With files from Quinn Campbell

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