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Indigenous Weyburn: Treaty 4, Nations and Community

An introduction to Weyburn: its history, the Nations whose lands it sits on, and Indigenous community life today, with sources.

Indigenous history of Weyburn

Weyburn stands on Treaty 4 territory. Southeast College, which runs a campus here, describes the region as the original lands of the Cree, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota and Lakota. It is also part of the homeland of the Métis Nation. The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan local notes that railroad workers helped establish the settlement along the Souris River. The City of Weyburn’s own wording places it on Treaty 4 land, the traditional home of the Cree, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota and Lakota and the homeland of the Métis. On September 26, 2022 the Weyburn Community Committee for Truth and Reconciliation held a treaty recognition ceremony at the cenotaph outside City Hall, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

Treaty and territory

Weyburn is on Treaty 4 territory, the lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dakota and Lakota peoples, and the homeland of the Métis.

Nearby: Yellow Grass · Radville · Midale · Ogema · Estevan

Indigenous Weyburn today

In June 2021, staff at Weyburn City Hall and members of the Weyburn Arts Council painted the building’s windows. A city spokesperson said the work acknowledged that Weyburn sits on Treaty 4 territory. Orange was added to recognize First Nations’ place in Canadian history. On June 11, 2024, students from every Weyburn elementary school gathered in Jubilee Park for Indigenous Peoples Day activities. Both school divisions, the city and several local groups planned it. Ocean Man First Nation and Pheasant Rump First Nation took part. Students tried drumming and singing, tipi raising, lacrosse, traditional games and a story walk called Honouring the Buffalo. On January 22, 2025, Southeast College opened a Reconciliation Education Centre at its Weyburn campus. Elder Lorna Standingready blessed the room, and Ocean Man First Nation youth drummers performed. The college’s Indigenous action plan calls for Elders to guide students and staff, stronger student supports and more Indigenous content. Métis citizens in the area are represented by Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Local 87 Weyburn, part of Eastern Region III. The region coordinates citizenship matters, events, bursaries and scholarships.

More on the region: Indigenous Saskatchewan · all of Canada.

XUSI services in Weyburn: youth workshops, screen printing and clothing

XUSI is an Indigenous-owned business from Saskatoon, started in 2020 by two brothers from northern Saskatchewan. Along with our clothing, we bring Indigenous youth workshops and custom screen printing to Weyburn and across Treaty 4 territory.

Youth workshops

Indigenous youth workshops in Weyburn

Strong Roots Strong Future is our interactive workshop for Indigenous youth, led by the two brothers who founded XUSI. We travel to schools, First Nations and Indigenous communities, youth organizations and funding programs in Weyburn and across Treaty 4 territory. Youth ages 10 and up work through identity and culture, financial literacy, fitness, entrepreneurship and business skills, career readiness and hands-on screen printing.

Screen printing

Custom screen printing for Weyburn

Custom t-shirts, hoodies and crewnecks for Weyburn schools, sports teams, businesses, events and First Nations and Indigenous organizations. Send us an idea, get free design help and a full quote before anything is printed. We print in Saskatoon and ship to Weyburn. 10-garment minimum, up to 4 colours per design.

Clothing

Indigenous clothing, streetwear and gym clothing

Heavyweight cotton tees, hoodies, crewnecks and A-frame hats with Cree words and the stories behind them. Fitness is part of how XUSI started, so our pieces are built for the gym and the street, and we ship them to Weyburn.

Keep learning in the XUSI Journal

Weyburn questions

Is there a pickup option for people in Weyburn?

Local pickup is offered only in Saskatoon, so Weyburn orders are shipped. They leave Saskatoon within 1–3 business days, and the shipping charge is calculated at checkout.

What happens if a gift I send to Weyburn doesn’t fit?

A return can be requested within 30 days. When buying several gifts at once, note that orders of $90 or more ship free within Canada.

Can a Weyburn school or college group order shirts for Indigenous Peoples Day?

Yes. Weyburn schools have held Indigenous Peoples Day activities in Jubilee Park, and our custom screen printing suits groups like these. The minimum order is 10 garments, with up to 4 colours per design, and every order is quoted before printing. Design help is included, and we print in Saskatoon.

How an order to Weyburn works

Orders to Weyburn leave Saskatoon within three business days, printed on Gildan, ALSTYLE, Independent and Bella+Canvas blanks, in the same shop that prints XUSI’s own designs.

The brand is owned by two brothers from northern Saskatchewan, and every word on the clothing is Cree, with the meaning written by them. Browse all XUSI, or read the Meanings page.

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