The Cooperative Commonwealth Federation Government and the Formation of the Union of Saskatchewan Indians
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James M. Pitsula
Prairie Forum, vol. 19, no. 2, Fall, 1994, pp. 131-151
Description
Discusses key reasons for the formation of the Union of Saskatchewan Indians in 1946, the predecessor to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
Reviews the political theory, the history of Canada’s constitutional development, successes and challenges in negotiating a self government Agreement in Principle.
Discussion paper at the Chiefs Legislative Assembly suggests that the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations refocus efforts on Treaties and Treaty Rights.
Discusses conflict of law arising from application of provincial law on-reserve to matters in First Nation jurisdiction, examples cited include: gambling, smoking, adoption, health, welfare regulation and education.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 34, no. 1, Summer, 2003, pp. 24-25
Description
Discusses an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) which allows a Treaty relationship to be established between the Government of Canada and First Nations people.
Saskatchewan Indian, Special Edition, April/May 1984, pp. 22-27
Description
Report prepared by law firm for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations providing insight on questions asked at the Special Committee of the House of Commons on Indian Self- Government.
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 3, Fall, 1997, p. [?]
Description
Excerpt from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Strategic Plan for Indian Justice; advocates a system that restores traditions, is community driven and promotes healing.
Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
File contains a presentation by Earl Magnusson, Director of Urban Development, Federation of Saskatchewan Indians. Magnusson speaks on the issues facing urban Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan. He discusses Treaty rights, self-governance, and municipal service delivery. Following the presentation is a discussion between Magnusson and Commissioners Wilson, Chartrand, and Erasmus on these issues as well as the "portability" of Aboriginal rights.
File contains a presentation by Fourth Vice-Chief Tom Iron of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Iron presents on health care, and specifically what it means to the FSIN in the Treaty Six area. He discusses the paramount importance of the treaties, and their meaning to Saskatchewan First Nations. He also discusses some of the Health provisions in Treaty no. Six. Following the presentation Commissioner Chartrand discusses the FSIN defintion of "nation" with Iron.