Tom Sanderson
Tom Sanderson
Key Lake/McArthur River Elder Advisor/Knowledge Keeper
“People come into this world, and we all have the chance to have a good family and a good life and a good career. But sometimes it gets hard, and we can get in our own way - we close ourselves in and box ourselves in.”
Home Community: Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Treaty 6
Languages: Cree, English
Background: Over three decades of experience as a commercial fisherman, guide and logger, leader of Metis society, developed housing and development program for La Ronge, counselling and ministry work, joined Cameco as Elder/Knowledge keeper at Key Lake in December 2023
Specializations: Addictions & marriage counselling, interpersonal relations, spiritual guidance
Sanderson advises people to sit down with an elder if they feel stuck or are closing themselves off to others. “I encourage you to have an open heart and an open mind, because I know many out there are struggling,” he says. He can offer his ear and a prayer, and says elders are more than happy to listen and be there for you.