Structure Renamed Chief John Smith Bridge in Honour of Treaty 6 Anniversary

The article reports that a bridge in Saskatchewan has been renamed to honour the First Nation’s original chief. It states that the government announced the renaming in recognition of the chief’s historic role.

The Muskoday Bridge over the South Saskatchewan River has been renamed Chief John Smith Bridge to honor Chief John Smith and the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6. The renaming was a collaborative effort involving Muskoday First Nation, the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, and the Ministry of Highways, with signing and ceremony activities including a Pipe…

The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Muskoday First Nation, announced that the Highway 3 bridge over the South Saskatchewan River, previously known as Muskoday Bridge, has been renamed Chief John Smith Bridge. The renaming honors Chief John Smith, a Treaty 6 signatory and Muskoday First Nation’s original chief, and coincides with the 150th…

The article reports that a bridge in Saskatchewan has been renamed to honour the First Nation’s original chief. It notes that the renaming was announced by the government.