Air Ronge
Bear Creek
Beauval
Black Lake
Black Point
Brabant Lake
Buffalo Narrows
Camsell Portage
Canoe Narrows
Cole Bay
Creighton
Cumberland House
Denare Beach
Deschambault Lake
Descharme Lake
Dillon
Dore Lake
Fond-du-Lac
Garson Lake
Grandmother's Bay
Green Lake
Ile-a la-Crosse
Jans Bay
Kinoosao
La Loche
La Ronge
Michel Village
Missinipi
Molanosa
Montreal Lake
Nemeiben River
Patuanak
Pelican Narrows
Pinehouse
St. George's Hill
Sandy Bay
Sled Lake
Southend
Stanley Mission
Stony Rapids
Sturgeon Landing
Sucker River
Timber Bay
Turnor Lake
Uranium City
Weyakwin
Wollaston Lake

 

 

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Stanley Mission
The area where the community of Stanley Mission is now situated is known in Cree as Amuchewaspimewin, "the shooting up place" and situated on the Churchill River, close to the northern end of Lac la Ronge. The original name came from the use of the area by Cree hunters to test their ability by shooting arrows to the top of nearby cliffs.

From 1850 to 1856 a beautiful Anglican Church was built on the northern bank. It was constructed by local residents, and overseen by the Rev. Robert Hunt. Whipsaws were used to cut lumber for the church from local logs. Windows and hardwood were brought by boat from England via Hudson Bay.

The church is now a provincial historic park and is used by Stanley Mission residents and visited by tourists. It is recognized as the oldest building in Saskatchewan.

 

Church history, photos & video

The modern community of Stanley Mission is now situated on the south side of the river.

 

 

 

 

Steeped in heritage and tradition, Stanley Mission also prepares for the future through community effort and sound education for local children.

 

Stanley Mission Links

 

Stanley Mission

Northern Affairs

Saskatchewan Environment & Recreation

The Church at Stanley Mission