Sakitawak (Île-à-la-Crosse) is one of the oldest villages in Saskatchewan and its name is derived from Cree for “the place where the rivers meet.” At almost 250 years old, it is a space where Indigenous and European settlers came together to create a rich Métis society. Due to its valuable geography as an intersection of three prominent rivers, many Indigenous peoples in Northern Saskatchewan have roots in Sakitawak.
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