Metis Community Loses Well-Known Leaders

Metis Community Loses Well-Known Leaders

Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 14:07

Two prominent Metis citizens, James Kennedy and Jeffrey Morin, passed away earlier this week.

Metis Nation – Saskatchewan President Robert Doucette sends condolences to the families on behalf of the MN-S, and says both men will really be missed.

Doucette says Kennedy always tried to engage youth and make his community better for Metis people, while Morin lived a traditional way of life and fought tirelessly for Metis rights, especially with regards to residential schools.

A wake is being held today for Kennedy at the Flying Dust gymnasium, and his funeral will be tomorrow in Meadow Lake.

A private funeral will be held for Morin.