Premier Scott Moe, the Prime Minister, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatoon’s Mayor and its Police Chief are among the leaders who have publicly responded to the attacks at the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon.
The FSIN has issued an urgent appeal to Saskatchewan residents to share any relevant information they may have. Chief Bobby Cameron says, “Someone out there knows something. We beg you to come forward for the sake of the families and communities and share that information with the authorities. Every time a new alert is broadcast across the provincial emergency alert system, the families and communities are holding their breaths for fear of new fatalities or injuries.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says sadly, over these past years, tragedies like this have become all too commonplace. He told Premier Moe that the federal government will be there to help with this tragedy now and in the weeks, months and years to come as people go through the grieving and healing process.
All federal building in Saskatchewan have their flags lowered to half mast, as does the Peace Tower flag.
Premier Scott Moe calls the attacks horrific and says all of Saskatchewan grieves with the victims, their families and the communities affected. The Provincial Command Centre has been activated, which Moe says helps to coordinate and deploy any resources, and Victims Services has been deployed. He adds that the Prince Albert Grand Council and the Saskatchewan Health Authority will provide social supports for the weeks to come, and the local school has set up a centre for those who need services.
(CJWW)
