Sinclair uncertain of future and status

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Jim Sinclair's position as president of the Association of Metis and Non-Status Indians of Saskatchewan (AMNSIS), which has come under fire repeatedly over the past years, is to be terminated.

The 20-year-leader for the society is classified as a Non-Status Indian and he must forfeit his position as AMNSIS disbands in May 1988.

What is to become of Sinclair, who has known only politics for a good part of his life?

Sinclair said recently that the future holds "very Little" for him at this point in time.

"I don't consider myself a Canadian, I'm certainly not a Metis and I'm not an Indian. So, I'm in limbo, I'm on hold for awhile.

Asked if he would lead a group of Non-Status Indians if requested, Sinclair said he would "if the time is right and the conditions are right and there is a democratic process I would give it some careful thought, but I wouldn't rush in and take over leadership."

Despite his involvements with any group, he affirms his support for all Natives whether they are Metis, Non-Status or Indian.