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Seven candidates running in FSIN elections – MBC Network Radio Online
Sep 25, 2018 A total of seven different candidates are running for election in Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations executive elections this fall. Incumbent Bobby Cameron is being challenged by Delbert Wapass for the position of chief. Morley Watson and Darin Poorman are vying for first vice-chief and Dutch Lerat is seeking re-election for third […]
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Police called to FSIN as vice-chiefs compete for interim leadership role – StarPhoenix
The FSIN named Heather Bear as interim chief, but first vice-chief Kim Jonathan says precedent and legislation show the job should be hers. September 25, 2018 Two police cruisers idled outside the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations office in Saskatoon on the first day of its month-long electoral period as a quiet struggle for interim […]
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Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework
From: Employment and Social Development Canada On this page Preamble Introduction Purpose of the Framework Vision Principles Distinctions based frameworks First Nations Early Learning and Child Care Framework Inuit Early Learning and Child Care Framework Métis Nation Early Learning and Child Care Framework Gender and family diversity Serving families where they live Accountability, research and […]
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Prime Minister announces the appointment of two Senators
Ottawa, Ontario – September 24, 2018 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed the following independent Senators to fill vacancies in the Senate: Beverley Busson (British Columbia) Martin Klyne (Saskatchewan) Mrs. Busson is a champion of women in the workforce and enjoyed a distinguished career in the RCMP. Her efforts to push gender-based […]
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I am really upset:’ Video shows Trudeau meeting with Saskatchewan chiefs – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 17, 2018 THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG _ A Saskatchewan chief says a video posted online showing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau telling First Nations leaders he is upset about how time was managed in a recent meeting is unfortunate. Chief Bobby Cameron, with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, said a closed-door meeting […]
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I am really, really upset with this’: Trudeau unhappy with ‘time management’ in leaked video of FSIN meeting – StarPhoenix
September 17, 2018 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears frustrated with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations’ “time management” in a leaked video clip that was taken during his meeting with several chiefs in Saskatoon earlier this week. Trudeau, who was in the city for the Liberal Party of Canada’s annual caucus retreat earlier, and Public […]
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City of Saskatoon: Bridging to Tomorrow Celebrations: Tuesday, October 2
September 14, 2018 Two special events are being planned on Tuesday, October 2 to commemorate the completion of the City of Saskatoon’s largest ever infrastructure project. In just days, the Bridging to Tomorrow project, which includes the Chief Mistawasis Bridge, McOrmond Drive and Central Avenue extensions, and the new Traffic Bridge will be completed on […]
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MN-S Supports Rights & Recognition Framework
September 13, 2018 MN-S Supports Rights & Recognition Framework MÉTIS HOMELAND – The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN-S) fully supports the federal government and its move to work with Métis people to develop legislation that recognizes and embeds Métis rights in the Canadian constitution. The move to draft legislation comes after months of nation-to-nation dialogue on what […]
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Trudeau not honouring $2.6B education promise, First Nations leaders say – CBC
PM tells Saskatoon audience First Nations education remains a top priority Sep 13, 2018 First Nations leaders want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to know their schools still can’t afford science labs, sports equipment or Indigenous language programs. That’s because the $2.6-billion Trudeau promised more than two years ago has yet to arrive, they say. “We’ll […]
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Freeland not returning immediately to Washington after briefing PM on NAFTA – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 13, 2018 SASKATOON _ Canada’s negotiating team spent several hours Wednesday updating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the state of NAFTA talks and getting his marching orders for the days ahead. Foreign Affair Minister Chrystia Freeland refused to go into any detail about the issues on which the prime minister needed to […]
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