Chief Cadmus Delorme

• Saskatchewan First Nations leaders call for papal apology on Canadian soil

  Chief Cadmus Delorme of Cowessess First Nation noted he will speak with residential school survivors and the First Nation’s members before a decision is made to invite the pope.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021
  
• Day of Truth and Reconciliation event to be held at Mosaic Stadium next year

  Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day, an event aimed at focusing on the truth about residential schools, will take place at Mosaic Stadium on Sept. 29, 2022.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2021
  
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• ‘Reconciliation is possible’: Cowessess First Nation Chief on child welfare agreement

  The signing between Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe took place Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
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• Trudeau, Moe visiting Cowessess First Nation to sign historic child welfare law

  On April 1, the Miyo Pimatisowin Act came into effect, giving Cowessess First Nation full coast-to-coast jurisdiction over its children in care anywhere in the country.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2021
• Alberta institute working with Indigenous communities to uncover unmarked burial sites

  There were 139 residential schools in Canada and 25 were in Alberta, which was the most of any province, but it is uncertain how many unmarked burial sites are in Alberta.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2021
• Cowessess First Nation launches child welfare system

  Cowessess First Nation has launched its own child welfare system, reasserting its right to care for and protect its own children.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2021
• Cowessess First Nation eyes spring launch of child welfare system

  It will be one of the first Indigenous communities in Canada to take this step.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2021
• Number of children in Saskatchewan’s care hits 11-year high, with 86% identified as Indigenous

  The already disproportionate number of Indigenous children in the system is significantly higher than previously reported.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2020
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• Bricks laid to honour RCMP veterans and their widows at new memorial site

  The first-laid bricks pay tribute to members and employees of the RCMP “who honourably responded to the call of duty, day in and day out” and those who supported officers.

  Canada

  May 24, 2020
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• Saskatchewan First Nation ratifies its own child and family services act

  A south Saskatchewan First Nation has passed its own child welfare legislation and is now working with the federal and provincial governments on implementation.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2020