Federation Of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

• FSIN first vice-chief announces candidacy to become AFN national chief

  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations First Vice-Chief David Pratt is throwing his hat in the ring for the Assembly of First Nations election to become the national chief.

  Politics

  Aug 16
  
• FSIN calls out Prince Albert police, claims man left brain dead after stun gun used

  FSIN claims three videos making the rounds online show tasers being deployed more than once, and Umpherville being struck several times with pepper spray and batons.

  Crime

  Apr 21
  
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• Prairie premiers’ fears about Lametti comments have ‘no grounding in truth’: Trudeau

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Prairie premiers of distorting the words of his justice minister.

  Politics

  Apr 12
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• Premier Scott Moe fights feds over First Nations natural resources comment

  Moe's statement also talked about how he believed the federal government has an agenda to strip provinces of their jurisdiction and autonomy.

  Politics

  Apr 11
• Locals react after province passes the Saskatchewan Firearms Act

  Local residents react to the province passing The Saskatchewan Firearms Act, a legislation that aims to enhance public safety and protect the rights of law-abiding firearms owners.

  Canada

  Apr 6
• FSIN says critical minerals protected by treaty law in spite of government’s pledge to mine

  The group said the Saskatchewan government failed to consult First Nations people and that the exclusion of Indigenous people is racist.

  Canada

  Mar 28
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Feb. 6

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Feb. 6.

  Blogs

  Feb 6
• FSIN ‘annoyed, disrespected’ as Indigenous leaders excluded from federal health-care transfer talks

  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations expressed disappointment with the lack of inclusion for the meeting with the prime minister next month on health care.

  Canada

  Jan 26
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• Minister of Justice defends Sask. First Act, says it doesn’t challenge treaties

  Minister of Justice Bronwyn Eyre said if First Nations disagree with the fundamental division of powers within the Constitution, it would be a substantial feat to get an amendment.

  Politics

  Jan 12
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• James Smith Cree Nation reacts to Prime Minister’s visit, funding promise

  James Smith Cree Nation addictions counsellor Darryl Burns welcomed the funding announcement for a wellness centre but said there is still a lot more that needs to be done.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022