FSIN says government off target on illegal outfitters

FSIN says government off target on illegal outfitters

by | Mar 9, 2017

Chief Bobby Cameron. Photo by Manfred Joehnck. Federation of Sovereign Nations Chief Bobby Cameron says illegal outfitting in the province goes well beyond First Nations, and it’s a point he will be making clear when he meets with Environment Minister Scott Moe later...

Murder Charge Laid in Mistawasis Sudden Death

by | Mar 9, 2017

A 30-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court today after a death last week on the Mistawasis First Nation. Danny Ledoux who is from Mistawasis is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Cindy Joseph of Ahtahkakoop...
RCMP report 2nd fire in 2 weeks on Makwa Sahgaiehcan

RCMP report 2nd fire in 2 weeks on Makwa Sahgaiehcan

by | Mar 8, 2017

RCMP insignia. File photo. Loon Lake RCMP are investigating a house fire on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation that happened Tuesday evening. Upon arrival at the residence at around 10:15 p.m., an RCMP news release says officers saw the house was fully engulfed in...
Conference aims to strengthen First Nation/Municipal Relations

Conference aims to strengthen First Nation/Municipal Relations

by | Mar 8, 2017

Photo posted by FSIN on conference Facebook page. Prosperity through partnerships – that’s the theme for a two-day conference hosted by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations at TCU Place in Saskatoon. The conference, which started on Wednesday, brought...
Tiny homes create big opportunity for First Nations students

Tiny homes create big opportunity for First Nations students

by | Mar 8, 2017

Photo courtesy of Manfred Joehnck There is a lot of excitement about a new high school pilot project that is offering cash, trades experience and credits to Indigenous high school students. Today, the FSIN signed a partnership agreement with Your Choice Homes to try...
Single vote decides new chief for Red Earth

Single vote decides new chief for Red Earth

by | Mar 8, 2017

The March 3 vote count. Photo courtesy Facebook, Rosalene Head. It’s been six days since Red Earth Cree Nation band members went to the polls, and after a tight race and vote recount the Chief Electoral Officer finally has election results to report. Miller...