Incumbent vice chiefs re-elected

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There will be no change in the executive of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) following an election for the positions of second and fourth vice chief.

Both incumbent candidates were successful in their re-election bid, with Guy Lonechild of Whitebear First Nation retaining the office of second vice chief, and Joseph Lawrence of Big River First Nation returning as fourth vice chief.

Both incumbents won the election handily, with Lonechild capturing 77 per cent of voter support, and Lawrence getting the nod on 80 per cent of ballots cast.

Unsuccessful in their election bid were Todd Seeseequasis of Beardy's First Nation, who had been vying for the position of second vice chief, and Henry Daniels of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, who had run for the fourth vice chief position.

Both successful candidates were sworn into office immediately following release of the election results, beginning their three-year term in office. This is Lonechild's second term as second vice chief, and the third term for Joseph in the office of fourth vice chief.

The election was held during the fall session of the FSIN Chief's Legislative Assembly, which took place in Saskatoon on Oct. 16 and 17.