Saskatoon media shares the story of Round Prairie Elders' Lodge

On Friday, April 23, Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI) celebrated the sod turning for the Round Prairie Elders' Lodge, a 26-unit, three-story residential building for Métis Elders.

Many media organizations in Saskatoon picked up the story; read the articles here:

• StarPhoenix: Metis elders' lodge aims to create community in Pleasant Hill
• Eagle Feather News: Ground broken for Round Prairie Elders Lodge in Saskatoon
• CKOM News: Affordable housing for Metis elders under construction
• Global News: Ground broken on affordable housing project for Métis elders in Saskatoon

Pictured above in StarPhoenix photo by Matt Smith: General manger of Prairie People Métis Economic Development Corporation Kelly Pruden, director of housing with Métis Nation Saskatchewan Christena Konrad, Métis Nation Saskatchewan vice-president Gerald Morin, Regional director for Western Region II-A Penny Hurton, President of the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. Shirley Isbister, and Mayor Charlie Clark (left to right).

Read more about the project

• Answering the call from Elders in need: CUMFI building supports Métis people
• About the Round Prairie Elders' Lodge project