Jonathan no longer vice-chief for FSIN

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 errors were made by Chief Electoral Officer Loretta Pete Lambert, which interfered with the democratic process and set aside the election results. Given the decision, a vacancy has been created in the Office of the First Vice Chief in accordance with the FSIN Election Act. The Election Act calls for a by-election to take place if more than 18 months is left in the term. Jonathan had been elected for a three-year term.