James Smith Cree Nation marks first anniversary since mass stabbing
Global News
Chaos descended on the First Nation a year ago when 32-year-old Myles Sanderson moved from one home to another, busting down doors and attacking people.
It has been one year since the mass stabbing tragedy took place on James Smith Cree Nation, claiming the lives of 11 people and injuring 17 others on the First Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon.
Chaos descended on the First Nation a year ago when 32-year-old Myles Sanderson moved from one home to another, busting down doors and attacking people.
On Monday, the community gathered to remember and to celebrate the lives of those lost too soon.
“We are struggling in this community,” said Chakastaypasin Band Chief Calvin Sanderson.
Chief Sanderson was one of many people affected by the tragedy. Damien Sanderson, Myles’s brother and one of the 11 victims who lost their lives, was found near Chief Sanderson’s home.
“I don’t even feel comfortable where I live right now,” he said. “One of those individuals lost their life by my place, and I didn’t even realize he was lying there. He was trying to make it to my house for help, and no one knows what would have happened if he was successful.”
It is one of many stories leaders in the community brought forward Monday as they reflected on the journey the community has gone through over the last year.
“A year ago, everything failed us,” said James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns. “But now we look at it, … (today) it’s a celebration of life, love and respect.”
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