A monumental shift in Indigenous governance took shape during the autumn of 1982.
In April of 1982, the Chiefs of Saskatchewan signed a historic political convention to form Canada’s very first Indian Legislative Assembly.
Through a special resolution, they agreed to keep their existing executive structure firmly in place until late September.
This critical September transition period allowed individual bands to thoroughly study the agreement and draft unique localized constitutions.
The careful structure revolutionized the approach to governance, creating the modern, powerful Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
This September deadline ensured that Indigenous leaders stood unified, permanently securing their deeply inherent rights and autonomous administrative power on the Canadian prairies.
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100 Years of Saskatchewan History
This article is part of a series that celebrates both the history of Saskatchewan and the 100th anniversary of one of Saskatchewan's most storied radio stations. For more key moments from the last 100 years, visit the CKRM timeline.
