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From Prairie to Prairie Part II: Arriving and Making a Home in Saskatoon

So, when I came to Saskatchewan, I had this thought in my head: I am never going to say goodbye again.

Ba Hung TranOctober 23, 2024Saskatchewan History and Folklore SocietySaskatchewan, History, Vietnam, Ba Hung Tran, Boat People, Saskatoon

The Secret Transformation

Kiyas, a long time ago there was a very successful trapper named Hubert who travelled across Saskatchewan on the many lakes and rivers in this land. The odd thing about this trapper was that he always travelled alone.

Cort DogniezMarch 21, 2024Saskatchewan History and Folklore SocietyMétis, Métis/Michif, Roogaroo, Rugaroo, Cort Dogniez, Gabriel Dumont Local 11 Saskatoon and Area, Saskatoon, Kohkum, McKenna Ramsay, Connie Sanche, Lucille Scott, transformation, charms, curses, Saskatchewan

Grandma’s Little Helper

My family memories are filled with stories of my Michif grandmother. Her name is Flora Marie Trottier. She married my grandpa Joe Caron. Her parents were Jean Baptiste Trottier and Melanie Lemire and my grandma was born at Round Prairie.

Angie CaronAngie CaronSeptember 21, 2022Saskatchewan History and Folklore SocietyFlora Marie Trottier, Joe Caron, Jean Baptiste Trottier, Melanie Lemire, Riel Resistance, Métis, l'aas di pik, Army & Navy Department Store, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Indigenous history, Angie Caron

Looking Through My Old Photos

He wanted good things for his family, friends, and community. Under his leadership, the Métis/Michif people came together. These were good times filled with laughter. It was a happy community.