The late Clarence Stone, the longest-serving chief of Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation, is shown in this undated portrait. (Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations/submitted)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

LOCAL LEGACY

‘He led with wisdom, strength and dedication’: MGBHLM First Nation mourning loss of former chief

Nov 27, 2025 | 12:33 PM

Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is coming together to celebrate the life of former Chief Clarence Stone, who has passed away at 73 after more than two decades of leadership and service to the community.

Current Chief Tanya Aguilar-Antiman (Stone) announced his passing in a public notice posted Wednesday night, saying all public buildings on the First Nation will remain closed for the rest of the week in his honour.

She extended condolences to his family and loved ones on behalf of council, noting the community is coming together “mourning his loss and honouring his leadership.”

In a personal tribute, Aguilar-Antiman reflected on her uncle’s years as chief — a role he held for more than 24 years, along with additional time on council.

She shared memories of his steady presence and his habit of phoning her to check in, as well as a story from his early leadership days, when one of his race horses carried her home at full stride.

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“No words can describe my ache I am feeling in the heart right now and so many others in the Nation,” she wrote.

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) also issued a statement offering condolences and recognizing Stone as the longest-serving chief in MGBHLM’s history.

The political organization, which represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, said he “led with wisdom, strength and dedication,” and that his leadership and commitment to his people “will be honoured for generations.”

“May his spirit journey on with peace,” it added.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been publicly released.

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