GSCS – Treaty 6 medal celebration held at St. Mary’s school in Saskatoon Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski June 14, 2022 A tipi was set up on the grounds of St. Mary's Wellness and Education Centre as the school prepared to celebrate the unveiling and installation of a Treaty 6 medal plaque, the culmination of months of learning and preparation. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A grand entry began the June 8 celebration with drums, flags and the arrival of special guests. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Students carried in flags, including the flag of the Métis nation (shown) as well as a Treaty 6 flag, the flags of Great Britain, the United States, Canada and Saskatchewan. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Special guests included representatives from the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools board, the provincial government, the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, the Central Urban Metis Federation, Mistawasis First Nation, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Bishop Mark Hagemoen spoke about harmony, peace and right relationship during the Treaty 6 medal celebration at St. Mary's school in Saskatoon June 8. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Student Harmony McKay was MC for the celebration at St. Mary school. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Students presented songs, poetry, and artwork during the Treaty 6 celebration at St. Mary's school. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)St. Mary's principal Andrew Novecosky spoke about the reasons for Treaty 6 medal installations in schools across the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools division. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen and St. Mary's School Elder Lucille Dorion offered prayers of blessing as the Treaty 6 medal plaque was unveiled. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)St. Mary students used art, music, drum, dance, poetry and reflections to share what they have learned about treaties and the history of our land. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)St. Mary's students, staff, family members and special guests gathered on the school grounds June 8 for a celebration marking the installation of a Treaty 6 medal plaque for the school. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Steven Johnston, Council Member from Mistawasis First Nation, described the history of Treaty 6 during the celebration at St. Mary's School. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Participation from every grade was part of the Treaty 6 medal installation celebration at St. Mary school June 8. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Shirley Isbister of the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI) spoke during the Treaty 6 medal installation program June 8 at St. Mary's school in Saskatoon's core community. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Principal Andrew Novecosky accepts the gift of 50 treaty medals from Shirley Isbister, President of CUMFI. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Student artwork and performances were part of the Treaty 6 medal installation program at St. Mary's school in Saskaoton June 8, 2022. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)MLA Marv Friesen brought greetings from the premier and government of Saskatchewan. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)St. Mary's principal Andrew Novecosky spoke about the reasons for Treaty 6 medal installations in schools across the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools division. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)GSCS Board Chair DIane Boyko was one of the special guests that spoke at the St. Mary school celebration June 8. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)(Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Teacher T.J. Warren encouraged students to share drumming, singing and dancing as part of the program. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)A celebration highlighting student learning and the importance of treaties was held June 8, 2022 to mark the installation of a Treaty 6 medal plaque at St. Mary Wellness and Education Centre in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)Teacher Sheila LeDoux led the closing prayer at the conclusion of the morning program held on the grounds of St. Mary's school in Saskatoon. (Photo by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News)
