A look back at the times King Charles III visited Saskatchewan
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King Charles III has made Indigenous culture a priority for each of his visits to Saskatchewan when he was the Prince of Wales.
King Charles III has made Indigenous culture a priority for each of his visits to Saskatchewan when he was the Prince of Wales.
The former prince first toured the province in 2001 with his first stop made in the Queen City.
“There’s a tremendous amount of pride that goes along with being able to host the Royal family,” said former Regina mayor Pat Fiacco, who was in office during both of Charles’ visits.
The City of Regina held a special ceremony outside city hall where Prince Charles got to view Indigenous drumming and dancing. He also met with students and staff at Scott Collegiate and addressed the legislative assembly.
“He’s really engaging with people. He would take the time to stop and talk to people along the way,” Fiacco said.
That same tour, the Prince of Wales flew to 15 Wing Moose Jaw to meet with members on the base. He then headed south to Assiniboia for a sod turning ceremony to mark the construction of the town’s cultural and recreation centre named in his honour.
Prince Charles wrapped up his 2001 tour with a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park, where he met with Treaty 6 chiefs to discuss the importance of treaties and land protection. He was also given an Indigenous name during a brief naming ceremony.
