La Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band were among the first to announce they will not be celebrating Canada Day in their communities this year, later joined by Wahpeton Dakota Nation and Flying Dust First Nation. Melville has postponed its planned activities until July 8, as shared on social media. Meadow Lake, located just north of Cowessess First Nation, also cancelled previously planned fireworks. Residents are instead urged to place candles on their front steps or display orange shirts in windows to show support for residential school survivors. Regina is one community that will be hosting Indigenous-focused events in place of Canada Day celebrations, to provide support and educational opportunities to residents.
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How some Sask. leaders will spend Canada Day While Canada Day events in Regina have been cancelled due to COVID-19, calls to forego individual celebrations in favour of quiet reflection and solidarity with Indigenous peoples remain strong.
Author of the article: Jennifer Ackerman
Publishing date: Jun 29, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 4 minute read • Children s backpacks, many of which have orange handprints affixed to them, are seen laying in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina on June 29, 2021. Prairie Crowe initially organized the display to honour those in unmarked graves by the former residential school on Cowessess First Nation and urged others on social media to bring more in hopes of having 751 on the steps for Canada Day. Photo by BRANDON HARDER /Regina Leader-Post