For Immediate Release March 26, 2020 STATEMENT: HONOURING ASSIWIYIN & THE BATTLE AT DUCK LAKE Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, Treaty 6 - "On this day exactly 135 years ago, the first shots were fired at the Battle of Duck Lake which claimed the life of Assiwyin, a member of the Okemasis' Band. The subsequent … Continue reading Statement: Honouring Assiwiyin & The Battle at Duck Lake
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Statement: 2020 Election and COVID-19
For Immediate Release March 20, 2020 STATEMENT: 2020 ELECTION AND COVID-19 Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, Treaty 6 - "As a member of Council, I believe in the principle of “Govern as One” as outlined in the Executive Act of the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation; as the Councillor responsible for Emergency Management, the safety … Continue reading Statement: 2020 Election and COVID-19
My thoughts for Indigenous voters in Saskatchewan
kahkiyaw kita ahtamskatinawaw - I greet you all in a good way. (long-read alert, long-read alert) A number of Indigenous people have approached me with the same puzzled look on their faces “who do I vote for in this election?” It's a complicated question and without telling anybody exactly who to vote for, my first … Continue reading My thoughts for Indigenous voters in Saskatchewan
An Open Letter to Chiefs, Councillors, Leadership of Saskatchewan First Nations – join me at our Two Spirit Powwow!
Kita atahmskatinawaw okimahkanak, ekwa kahkiyaw onikanewak, I am writing this message today to invite you to attend our Two Spirit Powwow on Saturday, June 15th at the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation. Four years ago, the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation became the first First Nation to host a Two Spirit Pride Parade in Canada. … Continue reading An Open Letter to Chiefs, Councillors, Leadership of Saskatchewan First Nations – join me at our Two Spirit Powwow!
Kevin Seesequasis for BOCN Chief 