FSIN Offers A Unique Option To The Abandoned PFRA Pastures

For Immediate Release: November 21, 2012

(Saskatoon, SK) The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) has identified an opportunity to preserve the Community Pasture Program while at the same time identifying economic opportunities for the First Nations.

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FSIN Executive Communique November 20, 2012

Inherent & Treaty Right to Land Conference
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, (FSIN) Lands and Resources Secretariat, extends an invitation to all First Nations for our upcoming "Inherent and Treaty Rights to Land: Treaty Land Empowerment Conference", which is scheduled for November 29, 2012, at the Dakota Dunes Casino, Whitecap Dakota First Nation.

Read more: FSIN Executive Communique November 20, 2012

The FSIN Supports First Nation Jurisdiction November 7, 2012

(Regina, SK) The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is closely monitoring the birth of the on-line gaming industry in Saskatchewan.

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Portfolio Assignments and Mandates

Download the Portfolio Assignments and Mandates in PDF. (Updated May 1, 2013)

FSIN Unofficial Election Results

Office of the Chief

Perry Bellegarde - 488
Delbert Wapass - 240
Morley Watson - 182

Office of the First Vice Chief

Kimberly Jonathan - 457
Sheldon Wuttunee - 448

Office of the Third Vice Chief

Edward (Dutch) Lerat - Acclaimed

The Harper Government Has To Consult On Changes To The Indian Act October 19, 2012

(Saskatoon, SK) The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has deep concerns with the Federal Government's support of the private members Bill C-428 put forward by Desnethe Missinippi Churchill River Member of Parliament Rob Clarke.

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Unexpected Passing of SIIT President October 16, 2012

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we make this announcement. Randell Morris, the President of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, unexpectedly passed away today.

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FSIN Executive Communique October 12, 2012

AFN Special Chiefs Assembly on Education
In response to Minister Duncan's statements made during the AFN Special Chief's Assembly on Education about the state of First Nations Education funding in Saskatchewan Vice Chief Simon Bird made the following release to the media on October 9, 2012:
Vice-Chief Simon Bird extends an invitation to Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan to Saskatchewan to observe for himself the real situation of First Nations elementary and secondary education.

Read more: FSIN Executive Communique October 12, 2012