About
Ayik Sakahikan Historical Society: Preserving Our Heritage
The Ayik Sakahikan Historical Society is committed to preserving the rich history of Frog Lake’s Indigenous people.
Our journey began with one mission: to reclaim the vanished Frog Lake Bell, a cherished symbol lost during the tumultuous Frog Lake Uprising. As tireless guardians of our legacy, our quest for this significant artifact continues.
In addition to our resolute search, the ASHS has invested our boundless commitment into a range of historical initiatives for our great nation. In 2022, we proudly unveiled the awe-inspiring Smoking Hills Monument, nestled in the southern expanse of the Frog Lake First Nations reserve. This momentous landmark stands as a testament to the courage and resilience of our ancestors.
The ASHS is currently hard at work to establish an iconic and captivating Interpretive Centre that will reflect the profound perspective of the First Nations people of Frog Lake. Revealing their stories, struggles, and triumphs, this landmark will pay homage to the extraordinary legacy of our ancestors, ensuring their voices are heard throughout the ages.
We believe in the importance of a voice for the nation of Frog Lake and all first nations for the interpretation of the events of 1885 that reflect the true political realities that led up to what some people refer as the Frog Lake Massacre.
Join us as we continue to preserve our history, our stories, and breathe life into the tales of our forefathers!
Follow the ASHS on its gripping journey of discovery, preservation, and remembrance. Together, let us honor the remarkable tapestry woven by the Indigenous people of Frog Lake!
Ayik Sakahikan Historical Society Committee Members
Alex Saliwonczyk, President
" I became a member to support and assist my late mother in her dream of developing a museum. I stayed to finish what she started. "
Ruby Quinney, Vice-President
" I started with the creation of the peace pipe which is located at Smoking Hill, and stayed on with the group, which became the Ayik Sakahikan Historical Society. "
Corrine Cross, Secretary
" I was honoured to join the Ayik Sakahikan Historical Society because it gave me the opportunity to continue re-learning our history and to help change the view of Frog Lake " Massacre", and to take pride of who Frog Lake truly is.
Marie Stanley-Lisk
" I was asked by our late member Connie if I was interested in wanting to help preserve & protect our history & to help in the dream of getting a museum to hold our lost artifacts, also to continue to fight for The Bell. "