Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

• Saskatchewan First Nations respond to Ottawa delay for water advisory deadline

  A statement from the Indigenous Services Canada minister’s office said there is only one project currently in the feasibility stage that will need an extended timeframe.

  Canada

  May 10
• FSIN calls for widespread Indigenous education to combat racism

  The FSIN says a 30-year-old woman who was detained outside of a Saskatoon FreshCo last week has suffered trauma that will 'impact her for the rest of her life.'

  Canada

  Apr 20
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• ‘Disgusted’: Miller reacts to security guard’s actions toward Indigenous woman

  Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said Friday that he saw a brief clip of the altercation.

  Canada

  Apr 16
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• Owner ‘horrified’ after altercation involving Indigenous woman outside his Saskatoon grocery store

  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron said the actions carried out on the Indigenous woman “are beyond disturbing.”

  Canada

  Apr 15
• Poundmaker Cree Nation taking next steps to set up independent police force

  Poundmaker has an agreement with RCMP which gives the community access to dedicated police officers, but the chief said they spend a fraction of their time on reserve.

  Canada

  Mar 30
• Saskatchewan police watchdog still on the books, timeline unclear

  Saskatchewan's justice ministry says it's still exploring enhancements to police oversight. Most other provinces already have independent investigation units.

  Canada

  Mar 25
• FSIN, Sask. Human Rights Commission sign alliance to help fight racism against Indigenous people

  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) signed an alliance Friday with the province's human rights commission.

  Canada

  Mar 19
• STC not supporting FSIN, James Smith Cree Nation plan to purchase additional vaccines

  The Saskatoon Tribal Council said it wants no part of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' (FSIN) attempts to fill fridges.

  Canada

  Mar 19
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• Theresa Stevenson, former FSIN senator, co-founder of Chili for Children, dies

  Theresa Stevenson founded 'Chili for Children' in Regina in the 1980s, which still provides thousands of families with meals to this day.

  Canada

  Jan 27
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• Former Prince Albert Grand Council grand chief Ron Michel dies

  Ron Michel was chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation for 20 years before serving as PAGC grand chief for 12 years.

  Canada

  Jan 27