Chief honoured after his passing

Treaty 6 Grand Chief Tony Alexis led members of Treaty 6 and the public in a moment of silence to honour Chief Rusty Threefingers, who passed away in August. Speaking at the Treaty 6 Recognition Day in Edmonton on Aug. 21, Alexis said it was the first time he “had to say gzOdbye” to a sitting Chief. Threefingers had been Chief of Louis Bull Nation for the past six years. He gained his passion for the serving his people from his late father, Chief Simon Threefingers, who himself devoted his life to serving his tribe for many years.

Photo caption: The Bear Straight drum group performed an honour song for the late Louis Bull Nation Chief Rusty Threefingers as (second from left) Mayor Don Iveson, Treaty 6 Grand Chief Tony Alexis, Premier Rachel Notley and other Chiefs stood in respect.