Veteran Irwin Hennie dropped the puck Tuesday at an Ice Wolves game. (Submitted photo/Daniel Despins)

By Derek Cornet

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Tri-community residents honour veterans in many ways

Nov 10, 2022 | 3:56 PM

The sacrifices made by those who served in Canada’s military have not been forgotten by tri-community residents this week.

Indigenous Veterans Day was observed on Tuesday as a way to pay tribute to the thousands of Indigenous, Inuit and Métis people who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.

In honour of the day, the Ice Wolves opened their home game against the Kindersley Klippers with the singing of O’ Canada in Cree by Joree Delaney. That was followed by a ceremonial puck drop by Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) veteran Irwin Hennie.

La Ronge’s Pre-Cam Community School also observed Indigenous Veterans Day by hosting a special ceremony in the gymnasium. It was attended by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 371 President Shaune Lapworth, LLRIB Chief Tammy Cook-Searson and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan regional representative Laura Burnouf.

On Thursday, members of the Canadian Rangers participated in a Remembrance Day ceremony at Senator Myles Venne School.

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Chief Tammy Cook-Searson also attended the ceremony at Senator Myles Venne School. (Facebook/Cook-Searson Tammy Jim)

In La Ronge, a public Remembrance Day ceremony will be held on Friday starting at 11 a.m. at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre. Lapworth explained there will be the singing of O’ Canada, speeches and the laying of wreaths.

The ceremony is expected to last about 40 minutes and there will be a luncheon held at the legion hall afterwards.

“It’s a remembrance for veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice and either didn’t come back or did come back with some wounds and injuries mentally and physically,” Lapworth said. “It’s our one day out of the whole year to honour and remember their sacrifices for our peace and lifestyle now.”

If residents are unable to be present at the service, he noted they can observe the day by watching the ceremony in Ottawa on television. Local new channels could also be broadcasting ceremonies from Saskatoon or Regina.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno