Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

• ‘No choice’: Saskatoon woman arrested in U.S. says she fled with son out of fear

  Federal prosecutors in the U.S. said they want Dawn Walker to remain in custody until a trial.

  Canada

  Aug 10
  
• Pope’s apology echoes across Saskatchewan

  Many gathered around the province to watch the events unfold live. They say while it offers an opportunity for healing, there is more work yet to be done.

  Canada

  Jul 25
  
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• Poundmaker man allegedly attacked by 3 Sask. men seeks justice, accountability

  A 40-year-old man from Poundmaker Cree Nation claims he was attacked by three white men in Battleford. Supporters of Colby Tootoosis say video suggests racism played a factor.

  Crime

  Jul 19
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• Federal funding, supports offered for residential school survivors attending papal visit

  Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada are providing $30.2 million for First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities and organizations.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• Arrangements underway for residential school survivors to attend Pope’s first stop in Edmonton

  Arrangements are being made for Saskatchewan residential school survivors who wish to attend the papal visit in Edmonton next month.

  Canada

  Jun 29
• FSIN asks 3 suspects wanted in connection with shots fired at police to turn themselves in

  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations pleas for three suspects wanted in relation to a recent La Ronge shooting to turn themselves in.

  Crime

  Jun 22
• Saskatchewan close to offering online gambling as vendors sign agreement

  Saskatchewanians will soon have the option to gamble online as SIGA signed an agreement where the Online Gaming Portal website development can now begin.

  Politics

  Jun 6
• Pleas to find 5-year-old Frank Young continue as family speaks out for first time

  Indigenous leaders call for government resources to assist in the ongoing search as Frank Young's family speak out for the first time since his disappearance on April 19.

  Canada

  May 16
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• Survivors react to FSIN calls for papal visit to last remaining Sask. residential school site

  Survivors of the Muscowequan Indian Residential School have mixed emotions if Pope Francis were to visit their community where the last remaining residential school stands.

  Canada

  May 9
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• ‘It’s for show’: Nippi-Albright critical of Sask. government’s commitment to MMIWG

  In front of a full visitors' gallery, MLAs took part in an emergency debate on the issue. The opposition's First Nations relations critic, though, called the action "lip service".

  Canada

  May 6