On this day in 1962, approximately 60 Indigenous guests were among the attendees at the Nutana Kiwanis Club's annual Pancake Day event in Saskatoon. The event, which took place on June 11, featured James Littlecrow, Archie Eagle, and Chief William Eagle from the Moose Woods Reserve as invited Indigenous guests.
Historical Context
The Nutana Kiwanis Club organized the Pancake Day to support community enterprises. According to Gerry Turner of the Nutana club, public support for the event would materially assist in promoting community projects, such as track and field initiatives that had previously benefited Saskatoon athletes.
The event was held in a large marquee covering the parking lot north of the Birks building on 3rd Avenue in downtown Saskatoon. Hot pancakes with maple syrup, crisp bacon, and coffee were served from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Indigenous Participation
Adding color to the event were about 60 Indigenous guests who attended in full regalia. They were invited as Kiwanis guests to partake in the feast and tour the city. The guests came from the reserve at Turtleford under Chief Ed Thunderchild and from the reserve at Dundurn under Chief William Eagle. They were greeted by Mayor Sid Buckwold on 3rd Avenue, and presentations were made to the two leaders.
This Throwback Thursday feature is part of a weekly series by the StarPhoenix, revisiting photos from Saskatoon's past. The image is curated by the City of Saskatoon Archives from the StarPhoenix Collection.
