Beloved Prince Albert teacher loses fight against COVID-19
Beloved Prince Albert teacher loses fight against COVID-19
Victor Thunderchild called on the province to include teachers in phase 1 vaccinations from his Prince Albert hospital bed
A Prince Albert high school teacher, counsellor and passionate advocate has passed away.
Multiple reports Saturday indicated that Victor Thunderchild, a teacher at Carlton Comprehensive High School, lost his battle with COVID-19 Friday night after a two-week hospital stay.
Thunderchild was known throughout the city and beyond for his work promoting greater understanding and inclusion of Indigenous heritage, culture and teachings. He was proud of his heritage and helped lead initiatives such as the development of the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division’s Cree language course.