The LLRIB community is proud to host the 2014 Woodland Cree Gathering, August 25 – 29, 2014.  The Gathering is an opportunity for the three Woodland Cree First Nations: Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Peter Ballanytne Cree Nation and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band to gather and collaborate on common issues and to build on our strengths.

Organizers of this year's event anticipate an excellent turnout largely in part to an expanded itinerary including cultural activities, king and queen trapping events, recreational events, children's festivities, music and dance showcases and a political forum that will take place in the various venues and locations throughout the community of La Ronge. Some of the venues include the newly developed Bell's Point Beach grounds, the newly developed Sol Merasty Memorial Grounds on Morin's Hill, Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC), Bell's Point Elementary School, and Kiskinwuhumatowin Reserve (the new Urban Reserve in downtown La Ronge).

As part of the Gathering, a legacy monument will be unveiled near the old residential school grounds on the new urban reserve.

"As host of the Woodland Cree Gathering, we invite and welcome everyone to come and celebrate with us at this historic event," says Chief Tammy Cook-Searson. "The Woodland Cree have a long-standing alliance of friendship, partnership, unity and co-operation, this gathering will focus on building on our strengths as we unite."

The La Ronge Councillors, Ann Ratt, Irwin Hennie, Sam Roberts and Charlene Venne are very pleased and excited to showcase the strengths of our community. This year's theme for the Woodland Cree Gathering is "Strengthening Unity, Celebrating Culture, Promoting Community and Recognizing History." Organizers say the theme positively captures the overall meaning and vision of the events and activities planned for the three-day event.

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is a Woodland Cree First Nation, with a membership of 10,000 on and off-reserve and comprised of 19 separate reserve lands in the communities of La Ronge, Stanley Mission, Grandmother’s Bay, Sucker River, Hall Lake and Little Red Reserve.