The flag pole in front of the Saugeen First Nation Administration Office after the flag was stolen (Photo from Joe Wesley)The flag pole in front of the Saugeen First Nation Administration Office after the flag was stolen (Photo from Joe Wesley)
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LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Stolen From Saugeen First Nation

Less than 48 hours after it was raised, the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag at the Saugeen First Nation Administration Building has been stolen.

Chief Lester Anoquot says he is extremely disappointed about the theft, and says they are supportive of LGBTQ+ members and stand by them in the face of this vandalism.

Anyone with information on this theft can contact the Saugeen First Nation Administration Office at 519-797-2781 ext. 1104.

A new flag borrowed from Grey Bruce Pride was raised Wednesday afternoon.

Full statement from Sageen First Nation here:

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