Members are recognized as members and political units of their respective First Nations which include:

• Cree Nation
• Saulteaux Nation
• Assiniboine Nation
• Dakota/Sioux, Nakota/Lakota Nation
• Dene Nation

The autonomy of each First Nation is recognized and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations respects the jurisdiction of each First Nation. Each of the 74 First Nations elects a Chief and Headmen/Councillors to represent their membership.

Tribal / Agency / Grand Councils

There are ten Tribal Councils and eleven independent First Nations within the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The Tribal Councils assist the First Nations in achieving their political, economic, social, educational, health, financial and cultural goals. Tribal / Grand / Agency Councils are recognized as political units to operate collective interests based on the jurisdiction, mandates and direction of their member First Nations. Each Executive Member of the FSIN is appointed to a Tribal / Grand / Agency Council as part of their portfolio responsibility. This ensures that there is adequate opportunity for the advancement of their collective interests and issues to be better represented.