Statement on the deaths at Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation

Press Release

The Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan and the team at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the loss of four people on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation this week.

“We were devastated to hear of the deaths and stand in solidarity with the community as they deal with this tragedy. Our hearts are with those who have lost loved ones,” said Dr. Kathy Walker, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan.

The OTC acknowledges the efforts of Carry the Kettle leadership to take steps to ensure healing can begin to take place by opening the community hall for people to visit, pray and smudge.

The road ahead will be challenging, but our collective support can help carry Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation through this difficult time. By living the Treaties, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to support one another through difficult times.

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