Cowessess First Nation

• Saskatchewan RCMP lay charges in death of teen from Cowessess First Nation

  Kyla Gambler, 20, from Cowessess First Nation is facing six charges including dangerous operation causing death following the August 2021 death of a teen boy.

  Crime

  Feb 23
  
• Saskatchewan First Nations leaders respond to the Indigenous Child Welfare compensation deal

  Saskatchewan leaders react to the details of the Indigenous Child Welfare Compensation that were released today by the federal government.

  Canada

  Jan 4
  
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• COVID-19, unmarked graves top 2021 news stories in Saskatchewan

  COVID-19, hundreds of unmarked graves at a former Saskatchewan residential school and a prolonged drought were the top stories in the province in 2021.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2021
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• Discovery of unmarked graves impacts Cowessess First Nation

  An estimated 751 unmarked graves were found at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2021
• Cowessess First Nation to receive federal cash to help identify 751 unmarked graves

  In June, the First Nation discovered what could be as many as 751 unmarked graves near the former Marieval Indian Residential School.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2021
• Discovery of unmarked graves chosen as The Canadian Press news story of 2021

  The discovery of unmarked graves at a former residential school in B.C. and the countrywide awakening it set off have been chosen as The Canadian Press' news story of the year.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2021
• Tribute items on Saskatchewan Legislative Building steps to be donated

  Tribute items that commemorated the Indigenous children of residential schools were removed from the steps of the legislative building and will be blessed and donated.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
• Cowessess First Nation chief leads through reckoning to reach healing

  “I would like to leave my kids knowing that their father is making a difference, so when they get to my age they can continue the progress,” Chief Cadmus Delorme said.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
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• 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
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• COVID-19: Most Cowessess First Nation cases involve kids, Halloween protocols in place

  Among Cowessess First Nation's active COVID-19 infections, the majority of cases are children. The band membership is currently 53 per cent vaccinated.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2021