La Ronge residents impressed with Île-à-la-Crosse 250 celebration

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“It was amazing to see so many people come out,” he remarked. 

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“Île-à-la-Crosse is a community of about 1,400 people and the population probably doubled for those days. I would say there was at least 2,000 to 2,500 people there. It was amazing to see so many people from around the province attend the event.” 

Deanna Belhumeur enjoyed the sis days she spent in Ile-a-la Crosse. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Deanna Belhumeur)

A birchbark canoe Deanna Belhumeur made during the celebration. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Deanna Belhumeur)

Many people were able to get out on the river for boating and canoeing. (Image Credit: Facebook/Métis Nation—Saskatchewan)

The Outlaws were just one of many bands to perform for attendees. (Image Credit: Facebook/Northern Village of Ile-a-la Crosse)

Angus compared the camaraderie and hospitality to that of Back to Batoche. He said it was essentially a homecoming for people with roots to Île-à-la-Crosse to return to the community and reconnect with their past, language and culture.  

“Whether you’ve never been to Île-à-la-Crosse and don’t know anybody, or you’re from there or you’ve been there countless times, you were treated as if you are from Île-à-la-Crosse and you belong there. It was really phenomenal,” Angus added. 

Deanna Belhumeur was able to attend the entire celebration and she arrived early enough to be given a canvas tent for her stay. She also was able to watch the opening ceremony, as well as participate in a large variety of activities. Belhumeur noted the celebration was very well organized and that it was a fun and safe place to be.  

“There were many people who knew my family ties, so it was great to make connections like that,” she said. 

“The drone show was fascinating and the fireworks were impressive and just being in the community to see all the events. There was so much happening. Anywhere you turn and at any time of the day, there was somewhere you can go and participate and do things.” 

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com