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The Joint Task Force on Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations and Métis People was delivered in the Legislature on April 15. The report, Voice, Vision and Leadership: A Place for All, is the work of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the provincial government. Research and consultation undertaken by Métis Nation – Saskatchewan was incorporated…
The first woman to hold an executive position with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has lost her position as First Vice Chief. On April 17, the FSIN’s Appeal Tribunal ruled in favour of Sheldon Wuttenee, who challenged the results of the Oct. 25, 2012, election, which saw Kim Jonathan win the position. Jonathan had 457 votes to Wuttunee’s 448. The tribunal found that…
The 11 First Nations of File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council declared a state of emergency April 16 as water levels rose near their communities and mass flooding was anticipated. They are seeking resources to mitigate the upcoming flood season. “The current (provincial disaster assistance program) system is failing our First Nations communities,” said Edmund Bellegarde, chairperson of the…
Cree Elder Tony Cote with Lieutenant-Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield was one of two recent recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Both Cote and Métis educator and social worker Rose Richardson of Green Lake received recognition for a lifetime of service to their communities.
FNUniv Powwow Postponed Due to Brandt Centre Labour Disruption
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First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is required to postpone its 35th Annual Spring Celebration Powwow, scheduled for the weekend of April 6-7, due to the possibility of a labor disruption as well as the concern Evraz Place has to deliver a quality event for their client.…
First Nations attended a closed-to-media session hosted by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization in late February to learn more about the possibility of storing nuclear waste in northern Saskatchewan. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations was provided with $1 million by the NWMO to host information meetings over the next three years. Speaking to the Star-Phoenix during a…
Parkland College has expanded its commitment to partnering with First Nations in East Central Saskatchewan with the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a formal relationship with Okanese First Nation. The affiliation between Okanese First Nation and the college seeks to improve labour market participation among members of the First Nation through essential skills…
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan have joined forces to call for funding from the federal government to protect Aboriginal women against violence and abuse. “The current violence Métis Nation, First Nation and Inuit women and girls face on a day to day basis is unacceptable,” said MN-S President…
The First Nations Power Authority signed a new master agreement with SaskPower on March 1. The agreement defines a process for establishing a number of independent power generation opportunities for First Nations with SaskPower. “This is a giant step forward in creating economic development opportunities for First Nations people. It will provide tremendous benefits not only for First…
A March 16 election has resulted in two chiefs for Standing Buffalo First Nation. Roberta Sooyewaste was elected chief but Roger Redman is holding on to the position. Sooyewaste was one of three people to run for the position; Redman was not on the ballot. Ten others vied for six positions as councillor. Now there are two sets of chiefs and councillors claiming to be duly elected.…
Muskowekwan First Nation is a step closer to having the first on-reserve potash mine. The federal government will develop regulations for the mine under the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act. Gordon Keep, chairman of the board of directors for Encanto Potash, said a feasibility study for the mine, finished at the end of February, found the mine can produce 2.8…
An investigation into vote-buying on the Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head & Lean Man First Nation has resulted in Chief Noel Stone Jr. and Councillor Milton Oxebin being removed from office on Feb. 22. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada determined that the pair bought votes in the band election two years ago. A third councillor, Elbert Rahsaknunk, was also found…
Eight members of the Poundmaker First Nation who admitted stealing treaty money from their band’s Treaty Land Entitlement fund have been ordered to repay the funds into a special bank account that will be used to benefit school children on the reserve. However, Provincial Court Judge Dan O’Hanlon did not order any of them to serve jail time although most will be providing 50 to 100…
The Treaty 6 flag from Onion Lake First Nation Chief Wallace Fox was accepted by University of Saskatchewan President Ilene Busch-Vishniac at a formal ceremony held March 12.
University of Saskatchewan President Ilene Busch-Vishniac accepted the Treaty 6 flag from Onion Lake First Nation Chief Wallace Fox at a formal ceremony held March 12. The flag was developed by the Onion Lake…
Howard Cameron Sr., of the Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, passed away on Feb. 12, 2013. Cameron began his career in justice with the RCMP in the 1970s, an unrelenting advocate for justice. At a FSIN Justice Commission meeting where he served as an Elder he once said, “One of the easiest things to do is turn your back and say we’ll let the police handle that, we’ll let the courts handle…