About me
Ernie Louttit was born in Northern Ontario and is a member of the Missanabie Cree First Nation. He is a retired soldier and police officer, and has written two books, Indian Ernie: Perspectives on Leadership and Policing and More Indian Ernie, Insights from the Streets. He resides in Saskatchewan. In 2021, Ernie was deployed to Cornwall, Ontario to assist with the Deer Lake evacuation during one of Canada's record breaking wildfire season. He served as an Indigenous Liaison in building trust with community members and understanding their needs that led to a successful operation and safe repatriation. Since 2021, Ernie has been actively involved in Indigenous Evacuations bridging the gap between Indigenous needs and navigating colonial systems.
