Federal minister pays visit to Sask. to finalize Cows and Plows announcements [Video]

Within the next two months, Sturgeon Lake First Nation is set to receive over $152 million. During his stop in the community, the minister was given a tour of the local school and spoke to the Grade 12 native studies class.

“The work we do is about the next generation. While we are correcting and trying to heal from the past wrongs, it is ultimately about the next generation,” Anandasangaree said. “I know they are in a much better position and they are supported by a very strong community here.”

The ratification vote for Sturgeon Lake took place last July and was signed on Sept. 28. Chief Christine Longjohn said it still meant a lot to have the minister physically come to the community.

“It feels that we are acknowledged as Sturgeon Lake members,” she said. “It’s not very often we have ministers come out to our community so today …