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One month has passed since a fatal shooting on the Big Island Lake Cree Nation, but the Saskatchewan community is left with more questions than answers.
The RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit is continuing its investigation into the incident that left 31-year old Neil Wahpistikwan dead and three others injured.
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“As this investigation is active and ongoing, we have no further information to share at this time and we are not able to speculate on the motive of this shooting,” the RCMP said in a statement.
On the morning of Dec. 30, 2025 Mounties were called to the First Nation northwest of Meadow Lake, and a dangerous person alert was issued asking residents to stay indoors.
According to police, two armed men were last seen riding an ATV in the community.
The alert was cancelled later that same day, as investigators said they believed public safety was no longer threatened.
On Jan. 2, police were called to Big Island Lake Cree Nation after more gunshots were reported, but investigators have not determined where the incidents are connected.
Police are asking anyone with information on either incident to contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
A shaken community
After the death of Wahpistikwan, Jocelin Sandfly said there has been a sense of depression within the Big Island Lake Community, and many people are waiting and hoping for answers.
Sandfly, who manages a local gas bar, told 650 CKOM in a previous interview that she had reduced hours at the business following the shooting.
“It’s affected me. I’m scared for my staff (and) I am scared for their safety,” she said.
“I don’t want to keep them here late,” she added, noting that some families have been staying home after the shooting.
Earlier this month, a meeting was held between the RCMP, Turtle Island Private Investigators and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nation.
Big Island Lake Cree Nation band manager Geoffrey Sandfly said in a previous interview that more help is needed from authorities to address gang activity, violence and drug use.
“We also have a few people in our community who are causing havoc on social media, and it’s not helping the situation but creating chaos and division and anger,” he said.
