Swearing-in ceremony held for LLRIB leadership

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) officially welcomed its newly elected leadership during a swearing-in ceremony at Kitsaki Hall last week.  

Chief Tammy Cook-Searson was sworn in for her eighth consecutive term, alongside newly appointed Vice-Chief Jimmy Charles, and other councillors representing communities across the LLRIB.  

Other sworn-in last week are Tracey Halkett and Keith Mirasty (Little Red River), Nora Charles (Grandmother’s Bay), Joseph Ratt (Hall Lake/Morin Lake), Korrie Ratt (Sucker River), Cora Ballantyne-Roberts and Linda A. Charles (Stanley Mission), as well as Ann Ratt, Dean Roberts, Sam Roberts, and Cheryline Venne (La Ronge).  

The ceremony was led by Elder Tom Roberts, with an opening prayer from Elder Rodney Hegland. An honour song by Ricky McKenzie and the drummers and singers set the tone for the ceremony, conducted by Elder Abel Charles, with Lydia Gauthier serving as the commissioner of oaths.