Saugeen First Nation mourns loss of esteemed elder, former chief

August 9, 2023 @ 11:28 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Tributes are pouring in for a beloved elder and former chief of the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nations, Vernon Roote, who went home to be with the ancestors on Aug. 4, 2023. (Contributed photo)
SAUGEEN – Tributes are pouring in for a beloved elder and former chief of the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nations, Vernon Roote, who went home to be with the ancestors on Aug. 4, 2023. “Vern’s devotion to his community was demonstrated through his work as chief and a member of council over a 30 year…
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Cory Bilyea is a reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.