LLRIB mourns death of former councillor

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has announced the death of former councullor and respected Pipe Keeper Clifford McKenzie at the age of 64.  

A community notice issued Tuesday states McKenzie dedicated much of his life serving the people of the LLRIB. Throughout his career, he was respected as a compassionate leader, mentor, educator and advocate who made a lasting difference in the lives of countless community members. 

“At the time of his passing, Clifford was serving as the health clinic supervisor in Grandmother’s Bay, a position he had held since December 2022,” the release notes. 

“Over the years, he served the band in many capacities, including guidance counsellor, Adult Basic Education instructor, public works foreman, Prevention and Recovery Services worker, Cree language and cultural instructor, Aboriginal Head Start instructor, and operations manager in Grandmother’s Bay.”