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Louis Gardiner, a revered Métis leader and survivor of the Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of courage and advocacy. Once provincial treasurer and regional rep for the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, he endured brutal cultural erasure at the school — punished for speaking his language, even being called by a number instead of his name — yet emerged as a powerful voice for justice. His life’s work championed healing, truth, and resilience for future generations. As governments step up funding to support survivors, his memory stands as a beacon of strength and a call to action for reconciliation and cultural revival.

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