Category Archives: In Memoriam

When an elder dies, a library burns. It’s an honour preserve the memory of friends and colleagues who have gone ahead, and to help give life to their legacies.

Tyrone Tootoosis, Sr. In Memoriam

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Arden Ogg

mahti ka-wî-miyo-pimohtêhow ta-atamiskâkot kahkiyaw kâ-sawêyimikot otâniskôhâkana. May he journey well and be welcomed with love by the ancestors.* It’s hard to believe a year has now elapsed since the passing of this passionate and courageous keeper of Cree language and … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Cecilia Masuskapoe

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Arden Ogg

With news yesterday of Cecilia Masuskapoe’s passing at Atahkakoop, we mourn the loss of a dear friend. We wish her good journey, happy reunions, and a well-earned rest from life of hard work that included hand-tanning buffalo hides, right into … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Stan Cuthand

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Arden Ogg

Rev. Canon Stanley Cuthand passed away Monday, May 23 in Saskatoon, at the fine old age of 97. To honour his memory, we offer – along with our condolences to the Cuthand family – this 2009 profile by Clint Buehler from FirstNationsDrum.com Stan Cuthand’s … Continue reading →

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A reminder of love for our FN youth – in Attawapiskat and across Canada

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Arden Ogg

Via Darren Okemaysim on Facebook.  kakwâhtakîhtâwak osk-âya misiwîtê anohc, kâkîsimostawihkok. ayamihêwistamawihkok ka-sôhkêkâpawicik kitosk-âyaminawak anohc kâ-kîkisêpâyâk. ᑲᒁᑕᑮᐦᑖᐘᐠ  ᐅᐢᐠ ᐋᔭ  ᒥᓯᐑᑌ ᐊᓄᐦᐨ, ᑳᑮᓯᒧᐢᑕᐏᐦᑯᐠ᙮ ᐊᔭᒥᐦᐁᐏsᑕᒪᐏᐦᑯᐠ  ᑲ ᓲᐦᑫᑳᐸᐘᒋᐠ  ᑭᑐᐢᐠ ᐋᔭᒥᓇᐘᐠ  ᐊᓄᐦᐨ  ᑳ ᑮᑭᓭᐹᔮᐠ᙮ Phonetically: ku.kwaa.tu.geeh.taa.wuk…os.keye.yu…mi.si.wee.yi.tey…u.noots,…kaa.key.si.mos.toe.weeh.kook/u.yu.mi.hey.wis.tu.moe.weeh.kook…ku-.soe.key.kaa.poe.wi.chik…ki.tos.keye.mi.noe.wuk…u.noots…kaa-key.ki.sey.peye.yaag] Our young adults are enduring much hardship; say a … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam, Allen Sapp

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Arden Ogg

I was privileged last summer to visit the Allen Sapp Gallery in North Battleford, and see some of the work in person that I previously only knew through books. I also got to meet lawyer, writer and activist Michelle Good … Continue reading →

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Shannon Koostachin Monument Unveiled at New Liskeard

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Arden Ogg

http://muskratmagazine.com/sudbury-artist-unveils-sculpture-honouring-shannen-koostachin/ Congratulations to Jules Koostachin who headed the memorial project on seeing this vision realized. Listen to Jules on CBC radio talking about the change that Shannen didn’t get to see, but that others continue to pursue in her memory: https://www.facebook.com/CBC.caAboriginal/videos/1129058070454951/ From … Continue reading →

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In tribute: Donna Lynne Paskemin (1961-2011)

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Arden Ogg

Maya Angelou wrote, “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer; it sings because it has a song.” Plains Cree was Donna’s song, and she sang it for all of us to hear in her clear and melodic voice. When … Continue reading →

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First Nations proud of scholar’s life journey

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Arden Ogg

Another beautiful tribute to Freda, from Doug Cuthand of the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. First Nations proud of scholar’s life journey.

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kahkiyaw kimawîhkâtânaw kikâwînaw.

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Arden Ogg

We all grieve the loss of our mother, our colleague and friend, Freda Ahenakew. Freda Ahenakew, CM, SOM, 1932-2011 The northern lights were spectacular above Muskeg Lake Cree Nation on April 8, 2011 when Freda left us to join the … Continue reading →

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