The
FSIN Senate was given the mandate by the Chiefs in Assembly to
assist in the protection and implementation of Treaty. Since the
1970’s, the FSIN Senate has been active in participating
in legislative and policy reform with respect to First Nation
self-determination. With the amendments and revisions of the Senate
Act passed at the 2003 Winter legislative assembly, this provides
an exciting opportunity to begin implementing the new provisions
of that act.
As
Senators, we constitute more than a chamber of sober second thought.
We have been appointed to represent our First Nation people and
provide the necessary input into structures that differs from
the input required by elected leaders. Our living understanding
and respect for the relationship between our inherent rights,
Treaties and First Nations people allows us to assert our knowledge
and wisdom. We shall forever advocate the development of the First
Nations Rule of Law.
The
following are the present FSIN Senators:
| Gerald |
Bear |
Shoal
Lake (PAGC) |
| Jacob |
Bill
Sr. |
Pelican
Lake (ACTC) |
| Lawrence |
Chanalquay |
Buffalo
River (MTLC) |
| Dennis |
Crane |
Key (YTC) |
| Joseph |
Crowe |
Kahkewistahaw
(YTC) |
| Roland |
Crowe |
Piapot
(Former Chief) |
| Norman
Pat |
Dillon |
Onion
Lake Band |
| Aubrey |
Goforth |
Peepeekisis
(FHQ) |
| Margaret |
Keewatin |
Okanese
(FHQ) |
| Alma |
Kytwayhat |
Makwa
Sahgaiehcan |
| Melvin |
Littlecrow |
Whitecap
(STC) |
| Frank |
McIntyre |
English
River (MLTC) |
| Jimmy |
Myo |
Moosemin
(BTC) |
| Luke |
Nanaquetung |
Fishing
Lake (FORMER INDEPENDENT) |
| George |
PeeAce |
Yellow
Quill (STC) |
| Albert |
Pinacie |
Muskowekwan
(TATC) |
| Paul |
Poitras |
Muscowpetung
(FHQ) |
| Simon |
Robillard |
Black
Lake (PAGC) |
| Sol |
Sanderson |
Chakastaypasin
(Former Chief) |
| Theresa |
Stevenson |
Cowessess
(INDP) |
| Paul |
Stone |
Mosquito
(BTC) |
The
primary role of the Senate is to nurture the evolution of First
Nations Governments by cogently and diligently advocating the
development of the First Nations Rule of Law which expresses the
entity, authority and jurisdiction of First Nations as one of
the three Orders of Government within the Treaty territories of
Saskatchewan and Canada.
It
is encumbent upon the Senate and its members to realize and appreciate
the benevolence of the Creator’s gifts and according to
the beliefs and respect of our Elders, pass this knowledge on
to the succeeding generations so that they too will have a living
understanding and respect for the relationship between our inherent
rights, Treaties and First Nations People.
The
Senate will provide specific reports on matters that come within
their purview with respect to any political matters relevant to
First Nations. This will be done collaboratively with FSIN Executive
and Chiefs of Saskatchewan. The Senate, through its membership,
contains many years of experience and wisdom. With their diligence
and ability to apply their knowledge and wisdom to issues before
them, can assist greatly by offering useful insights into problems
and suggesting creative ideas.
