Prince Albert Daily Herald
Victor Thunderchild leads the opening ceremonies for Carlton Comprehensive High School s Indigenous Day on Sept. 27, 2019. (Jayda Noyes/Daily Herald)
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations added their voices to the hundreds mourning the late Victor Thunderchild Tuesday.
Thunderchild, a Carlton Comprehensive High School counsellor and former teacher, passed Friday after a battle with COVID-19.
“As a long time educator, Victor was well known regionally and nationally. Hailing from Thunderchild First Nation, he spent many years ensuring that First Nations and Metis student’s walking through the doors of Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert, SK., were heard, seen, advocated for and protected. He will forever be remembered by generations of students as their champion,” FSIN wrote.
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.