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On Dec. 17, the newly elected Chief and Council was sworn in at Sweetgrass First Nation. What was unique about the swearing in was that the grandmothers of the community came together to host the event.
They wanted to bring peace and love to the community. They organized the ceremony and community dinner afterwards.
Several dignitaries were in attendance, including both mayors, Federation of Sovereign Idigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron, NDP Leader Ryan Meili, several chiefs from around the area and Battlefords Area Tribal Chiefs Executive Director Neil Sasakamoose.
Each grandmother took the time to speak about their thoughts and feelings and offered strength and well wishes to the new leadership. The Leadership also spoke about their hopes and goals for the future. It was an event full of love and positivity that brought the community together.
Chief Lori Whitecalf remarked, “I want to thank the grandmothers for putting together this special day. I am humbled and am looking forward to working hard and with great passion for the people of Sweetgrass. I look forward to building partnerships within the Battlefords as well. On behalf of all of us, we are very honoured to be here and are excited for all of the possibilities coming our way.”
