Sturgeon Lake First Nation celebrates grand opening of traditional birthing lodge

‘It brings tears to my eyes': Sturgeon Lake First Nation opens traditional birthing lodge

It was an emotional day for Sturgeon Lake members Wednesday as they celebrated the grand opening of Saskatchewan's first Indigenous-led birthing lodge on a First Nation. Until now, expectant mothers from Sturgeon Lake First Nation have had to travel to Prince Albert or Saskatoon to give birth.

Sturgeon Lake First Nation celebrates grand opening of traditional birthing lodge

This week marks the start of a new chapter for Sturgeon Lake First Nation (SLFN). The community held the official grand opening of the Shirley Bighead birthing lodge on Wednesday.

Government of Canada - Sturgeon Lake First Nation Opening Birthing and Childrearing Lodge

On April 29, the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), celebrated the grand opening of the Shirley Bighead Nihtawiki and Ohpikihawasowin Birthing an. . .

Indigenous-led birthing centre opens at Sturgeon Lake First Nation

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