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Donald Deranger of the Fond du Lac First Nation was named citizen of the year by the Federation of Saskatchewan First Nations.

Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games in Regina.

Comments on leadership changes within the Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council, and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Additions and changes to the 2002 Framework Agreement.

Author compares Quebec and First Nations aspirations to be recognized as nations within Canada.

Promotes the inclusion of female candidates in FSIN political campaigns.

File contains 7 negatives showing the signing of an accord agreement (unspecified) between Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Roland Crowe and Indian Affairs Minister Pierre Cadieux on June 7, 1989.

Describes the First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan (FNACS) mandate, which is to access federal and provincial assistance programs available to farmers.

Examines David Ahenakew's life, contributions, associations, and trials.

Describes the 1976 election of officers for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians.

Chief Dave Ahenakew's opening remarks at the All Chiefs conference.

Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians warned the delegates of the 17th General Assembly of the dangers of losing Treaty rights by incorporating or signing education agreements. He urged them to press for a single service federal agency.

Commentary on the history and developments in Saskatchewan First Nation affairs and of a media that seems to favour sensationalism over positive political legacies.

Former Chief of the Red Earth Band honoured by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Contends that Saskatchewan First Nations chiefs and economic development officers need to get First Nations people more involved with the economy.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.33.

Looks at historical reasons behind the tax exempt status provided through the Indian Act, and the applications and impacts on recruitment of First Nations teachers and other staff.

Advocates that neutrality is the best course in order for aboriginal leaders to best coexist with all political parties.

Establishes an effective communication framework between the parties.

Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Regina, 1997.

First Nations leaders contend that the federal government failed to provide funding, as promised, to poverty issues. The issues include contaminated water, black mold, and lack of funding for graduates to pursue post secondary education.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.1.

Describes the Treaty Land Entitlement process and backroom politics in advance of the 2007 Saskatchewan Provincial Election.

Discusses key reasons for the formation of the Union of Saskatchewan Indians in 1946, the predecessor to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Discusses David Ahenakew, how the FSIN now needs to move forward to address social, economic and political issues, and again build a good working relationship with the federal and provincial governments.

His views on the process that can lead to a new governance and fiscal relationship for Treaty First Nations in Saskatchewan.

Biography of Joe Dreaver who was Chief of the Mistawasis First Nation and life time member of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Senate and a veteran of World War II.

David Ahenakew, chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, addresses the All Chiefs Conference.

Roland Crowe's portfolios while working for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Looks at a feast that gathered Saskatchewan cabinet ministers, members of the Legislative assembly and First Nations Chiefs to mark the beginning of a long-lasting, respectful relationship between First Nations and non-First Nations. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

Solomon Sanderson's accomplishments in his role as Chief of the Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Nations (FSIN) and in national and international areas.

Speech given at General Assembly of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians.

Six Chiefs from Eastern Saskatchewan express grievances about some actions of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSIN).

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and Assembly of Entitlement Chiefs concerned about lack of progress.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) establishes an Indian Wildlife and Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Commission.

Delegation prepares to go to Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau.

Program for youth advocated in Federation of Saskatchewan Indians meeting.

Restructuring of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations by downsizing to four vice chiefs and five commissions.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indians plan to discuss various land entitlement proposals in a meeting with Federal Minister of Indian Affairs John Munro.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indians met at the University of Regina to work out their policies on various issues.

Indian delegates from Saskatchewan met with Federal Senators in Ottawa to relate provincial problems.

Introduces recipients of the 2nd annual Circle of Honour awards, presented to First Nations peoples who have demonstrated achievement and excellence.

Promotes the inclusion of local First Nation peacekeepers to assist police officers on call in an attempt to reach a peaceful negotiated end to standoffs and defuse potentially explosive situations.

Why the Constitution is so important to Aboriginal peoples.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indians asked the British Court to provide protection of Treaty and Aboriginal rights before the repatriation of the Canada Act.

Requests that people support the position of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations regarding the policing problems that exist in Saskatchewan.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1973.

Author compares the crystal meth drug epidemic to smallpox and advocates that the FSIN must address drug addiction problems that impact Aboriginal communities.

Describes the newly formed Northern Advisory Council in Saskatchewan.

Federation of Saskatchewan Indian's 1974 election results.

Comments on the Assembly of First Nations' Day of Action on June 29, 2007.

Looks at the high rate of First Nations suicide and discusses a strategy to take constructive action to address suicidal behavior.