The Black Lake Denesuline Nation is mourning the loss of Chief Archie Robillard.
According to Black Lake Councillor Travis Boneleye, Robillard passed away Friday in Saskatoon of a heart attack.
He was 60-years-old.
Boneleye said both Robillard and his wife Virginia had been battling COVID-19.
He said council will be meeting Friday afternoon to decide who will be assuming band leadership on an interim basis and funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
(PHOTO: Archie Robillard. Photo courtesy Suzi Q Bruno Facebook page.)
(Editors Note: This story was amended on August 10 to correct an error regarding Robillard’s age)