Lawrence Joseph, Sask. First Nations leader and justice advocate, dead at 79

Saskatchewan mourning death of Dr. Lawrence Joseph

A veteran, Residential School survivor, former Prince Albert city councillor and school board trustee, he was elected as FSIN Chief in 1997 after serving more than a decade as vice-chief.

Lawrence Joseph, Sask. First Nations leader and justice advocate, dead at 79

A First Nations leader who was a vocal advocate for reforms to justice and policing in Saskatchewan died on Sunday from complications related to a chronic lung condition.

Province mourns loss of Lawrence Joseph

People across the province are mourning the death of prominent Indigenous leader Lawrence Joseph. Joseph spent 30-years as a public servant in the province. He served as a Prince Albert city councillor and school board trustee before his tenure as Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. Joseph also spent six years at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary where he mentored inmates about the dangers of substance abuse. Current FSIN Chief …

Prince Albert mourns passing of former city councillor and FSIN Chief

Former Prince Albert city councillor and FSIN Chief Lawrence Joseph has passed away. Joseph’s daughter, Trina, announced his passing on Sunday. He was 79-years-old. “We made as many calls as we could but it’s impossible to reach everyone,” she wrote on Facebook. “After a lengthy illness, and following a beautiful afternoon surrounded by family, we […]

‘We were blessed’: Lawrence Joseph passes away at 79

Kevin Joseph said his father's last words were 'thank you'.Lawrence Joseph, a lifelong Chief of the Federation...