11/10/2025
Why are we proud to be from Saskatchewan?
Because of soldiers like David Greyeyes, a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Band in Saskatchewan.
David started out as an athlete, he was chosen for the Saskatchewan All-Star soccer team three times and competed internationallly. When WW2 began, he and three siblings volunteered to serve in the Canadian Army. David served in seven European countries in many difficult military roles, including commanding a mortar platoon in Italy. During the Italian Campaign, he earned the Greek Military Cross (third class) for valour in supporting the Greek Mountain Brigade.
Upon returning home, David married and started a family. In 1958 he became chief of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. He joined the Indian Affairs Branch of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration, eventually becoming the first Indigenous person named a regional director with this service. In 1977 he was awarded the Order of Canada.
His citation reads: "Athlete, soldier, farmer, former Chief of the Muskeg Lake Reserve, Saskatchewan, and ultimately Director of Indian Affairs in the Maritime and Alberta Regions. For long and devoted service to his people, often under difficult circumstances."
People like David Greyeyes are why we are Sask Proud!