Top Results For: Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is in full campaign mode, as candidates say they hope to bring about positive change.

Longtime Chief Matthew Peigan of Pasqua First Nation nominated Bear.

After years of living under a boil water advisory, the Star Blanket Cree Nation receives a new water treatment plant to provide safe, clean drinking water for generations to come.

An annual BBQ held in Pepsi Park serves as a reminder to the public of the disappearance of Tamra Keepness. This year marks 20 years since her disappearance from a Regina home.

The Chacachas Treaty Nation in Saskatchewan welcomed its first chief and headmen in 140 years this week, bringing band members one step closer to the recognition of their rights.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.

Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.

'It got to the point where he told his mom he was tired of being called Victoria and he wanted to cut his hair,' said Bear's aunt, Chasity Delorme.

Conversations of concerns and resolutions were heard at the two-day FSIN Legislative Assembly held in Regina this week.

The FSIN and Warshield, an Indigenous-owned consulting firm, endorse a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that affirms Indigenous rights over child welfare.

First Nations Chiefs in Maskwacis, Alta., about 90 kilometres south of Edmonton, gathered Saturday morning to celebrate with a victory song.

Harm-reduction organizations in Saskatchewan are losing government funding to distribute free drug paraphernalia. Harm-reduction workers say the move is a mistake.

The need to preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages is the main focus at a gathering that brought together Indigenous language speakers, community members and educators.

Ottawa tabled a water quality legislation for First Nations communities such as Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation who has been on the boil water advisory for over 30 years.

A Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission report looked into how stakeholders perceived a police practice known as street checks.

"We leave here united," said FSIN 2nd Vice-Chief David Pratt in his concession speech as he congratulated newly elected AFN national chief Cindy Woodhouse.

After six separate rounds of voting, AFN regional chief Cindy Woodhouse had collected 50.8 per cent of the registered vote, leading her closest challenger: David Pratt.

It's election day for the Assembly of First Nations, where chiefs in the assembly or their proxies will decide who's best suited to lead the organization.

The Assembly of First Nations will vote in a new leader this week. Voting begins on Dec. 6 during a special chiefs assembly hosted by the national advocacy organization.

The province announced it is exempting per capita distribution payments for First Nations members receiving income assistance following claims that it was being withheld.