Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

James Smith Chief wants answers from FSIN on missing $1 million

James Smith Chief wants answers from FSIN on missing $1 million

Oct 31, 2024 | 2:20pm
JAMES SMITH –  The Chief of James Smith is calling on FSIN for answers for an unaccounted $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds.   In a post obtained by SaskToday.ca from the Chief of James Smith, it said, “In our commitment to transparency, we have uncovered additional concerning details regarding the handling of COVID-19 relief […]
Arcand continues to seek answers on FSIN’s finances

Arcand continues to seek answers on FSIN’s finances

Oct 30, 2024 | 4:09pm
SASKATOON — Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand is again asking Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron for answers about his concerns on how the organization handles its finances, as Indigenous Services Canada is conducting an audit. Arcand sits on the FSIN Treasury Board and the Finance and Audit Committee. “He’s [Cameron] well […]
Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

Mar 19, 2024 | 1:01pm
Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit of an organization representing 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. The department said in a statement Tuesday it is aware of allegations against the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and is reviewing them.  “The department takes allegations and complaints regarding the misuse of public funds […]

FSIN Calling For an Indigenous RCMP Commissioner

Feb 17, 2023 | 8:47am

With the announcement that RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is stepping down, the FSIN is calling for an indigenous person to be the new commissioner. The FSIN points out there are few first nations people in the RCMP, and none at the executive level. That includes the RCMP officer in charge of over seeing policing on […]

‘If all else fails, we will blockade’: Chiefs call for Sask. bill to be scrapped

Dec 16, 2022 | 3:55pm

Chiefs in Saskatchewan sent a message to the provincial government to scrap a controversial bill or the new year could start with blockades. “Political avenues, legal avenues are in place,” Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron said. “If all else fails, we will blockade.” The Saskatchewan First Act passed its second reading in […]

Walker’s bail hearing set for Friday

Aug 29, 2022 | 2:30pm

It was a packed courtroom at Saskatoon Provincial Court as Dawn Walker made her first court appearance, charged with mischief and child abduction. She and her son were reported missing on July 24th and later her truck and some of her belongings were found at Chief Whitecap Park. The pair were found in the U.S. […]

FSIN issues statement in support of Dawn Walker

Aug 5, 2022 | 4:25pm

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has released a statement on the Dawn Walker case. Walker is from the Okanese First Nation and was an executive officer with FSIN. She was reported missing July 22, along with her son Vincent Jansen, but the two reported safe and well in Oregon City, Oregon Friday. Walker’s mother, […]

Candlelight Vigil for Missing FSIN CEO and her Son

Jul 26, 2022 | 9:19am

There is still no sign of FSIN CEO Dawn Walker, or her seven year old son Vincent Jansen. She was last seen on Friday, July 22nd in Saskatoon. Over the weekend, her pick up was found along the south Saskatchewan river, south of Saskatoon. Inside were some personal belongings. Police say someone in the park […]

FSIN elections happening Thursday

Oct 28, 2021 | 11:10am

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is holding an election Thursday. All five of the FSIN Executive positions are open which include Chief, Office of the First Vice Chief, Office of the Second Vice Chief, Office of the Third Vice Chief and Office of the Fourth Vice Chief. Current FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron is seeking […]

FSIN calls for Indigenous representation in gov’t review of Regina’s Raising Hope program

Mar 3, 2021 | 4:30pm

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations wants the provincial government’s review of Regina’s Raising Hope program to include one of their own First Nations representatives. The program is in place to support vulnerable, at-risk women in the community. The call comes after the death of 30-year-old Marilyn Gordon, a former resident who accessed the program […]

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