Metis Leader Remembered For Advocacy Work

Metis Leader Remembered For Advocacy Work

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 14:34

A long-time advocate for boarding school survivors in northwest Saskatchewan has passed away.

Don Favel died over the weekend in hospital.

The Ile a’la Crosse resident was well-known for his work in trying to get compensation for former students of the boarding school in his community.

Metis Nation – Saskatchewan executive member Max Morin says Favel will be dearly missed.

Morin says Favel was always an advocate for the Metis, noting that he also served as a Metis local president and an MN-S area director.

A funeral for Favel is said to be taking place tomorrow.