(Facebook/Victor Thunderchild)
Victor Thunderchild, a well-known and well-respected Prince Albert high school student counselor died Saturday morning after being hospitalized with COVID-19. He was with the school for nearly 30 years. Victor Thunderchild was in hospital with COVID-19 since April 2.
“We are heartbroken with the news of Victor’s passing. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and every heart that he touched,” Carlton Principal Jeff Court said. “Victor was a staple in our school/community and will be missed immensely.”
Safe Schools Saskatchewan Advocacy believed Thunderchild’s death could have been prevented with more measures.
“We have members of our admin team connected to Prince Albert so we were aware. We are also in shock and vacillate between sadness and rage. His death was preventable. We will continue to fight for the safety of school staff and students,” Safe Schools Saskatchewan said in a statement.
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Posted: Apr 17, 2021 3:00 PM CT | Last Updated: April 17
Violet and Victor Thunderchild. Violet says her husband is being remembered as a man who overcame racism throughout his life to become a teacher, using education to help others in his community.(Violet Thunderchild/Facebook)
Victor Thunderchild stared down and overcame racism and stereotypes as he pursued his dream to become an educator.
Working at the Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert, Sask., the 55-year-old was passionate about teaching future generations and allowing them to thrive.
On Saturday morning, that work was cut short, when Victor died as a result of COVID-19.
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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.