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Episode 50 – The “Rez Cross” way

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In the wake of raging forest fires throughout northern Saskatchewan, thousands of evacuees were brought together in temporary shelters. One such shelter was at Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, near Duck Lake, SK.  Kevin Power meets with three guests: an evacuee, a social worker in mental health, and band councillor for Beardy’s. The arena has become a temporary shelter and affectionally known as “Rez Cross”. Beardy’s and Okemaisis First Nation has show the the generosity of spirit that defines their community.

 

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Evacuee relief concerts with guest Sheryl Kimbley

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This is a special bonus edition of SaskScapes being posted during a time when the northern communities of Saskatchewan are facing a very difficult situation. Over 100 forest fires continue to burn and have forced thousands of residents out of their homes. The evacuees have moved swiftly to various locations across the province without a great deal of time to take all of their belongings.  Sheryl Kimbley has put a call out to local musicians in the Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert areas to come together in a show of support and hold benefit concerts to raise funds. The support so far has been overwhelming. This podcast was recorded in Saskatoon on June 30, 2015. If you are in the Regina area on July 4, 2015 or Prince Albert on July 5th, come by the venues announced in this podcast and show your support.

Stay tuned…Season two of SaskScapes is about to launch with a great new line up of guests and a very exciting announcment to follow!