This Sask. First Nation will be one of few in Canada to have its own funeral home – CTV News
Aug. 7, 2024
Peepeekisis Cree Nation will soon be one of the only Indigenous communities in Canada to have their own funeral home.
For many years funerals on the nation were conducted by businesses off-reserve, but now the plan is to take control of their own funerals and also keep their funds within the nation.
“This funeral home is going to be more First Nations sensitive and culturally sensitive. Protocols for First Nations will be used in this area,” Cicely Poitras, a head-person of Peepeekisis Cree Nation said.
Peepeekisis has been planning for the funeral home for sometime, going back to its previous chief and council.
