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1998 Citizen of the Year Named

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 28, no. 2, summer, 1998, p. 4,17
Description
Donald Deranger of the Fond du Lac First Nation was named citizen of the year by the Federation of Saskatchewan First Nations.
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1998 Winter Games Gear Up

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 28, no. 1, spring, 1998, pp. 21-22
Description
Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games in Regina.
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2003 Watershed Year for Aboriginal Politics

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, January 2, 2004, p. A11
Description
Comments on leadership changes within the Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council, and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
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Absence of Women in FSIN Election Regrettable

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Absence of Women in Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Election Regrettable
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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, September 26, 2008, p. A13
Description
Promotes the inclusion of female candidates in FSIN political campaigns.
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Agency Geared to Help First Nations Farmers

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, September 30, 2005, p. A13
Description
Describes the First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan (FNACS) mandate, which is to access federal and provincial assistance programs available to farmers.
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Ahenakew Warns of Attempts to Shift Services

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 18, October 17, 1975, p. 2
Description
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.
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Ahenakew Worked For the Future

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, April 11, 2005, p. B1
Description
Commentary on the history and developments in Saskatchewan First Nation affairs and of a media that seems to favour sensationalism over positive political legacies.
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Alvin Head: FSIN Citizen of the Year

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 1, April 1997, p. 29
Description
Former Chief of the Red Earth Band honoured by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
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Arrangement Sees CEOS Work with First Nations

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Arrangement Sees CEOS Work with First Nations [Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers Meeting]
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Author/Creator
Trina Gobert
Windspeaker, vol. 18, no. 7, November 2000, p. 33
Description

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

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Budget Didn't Meet Raised Expectations

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Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 11, March 2003, p. 1
Description

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.

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Canny Indian Leaders Cover All Election Bases

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, June 22, 2007, p. A13
Description
Describes the Treaty Land Entitlement process and backroom politics in advance of the 2007 Saskatchewan Provincial Election.
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The CCF Government and the Formation of the Union of Saskatchewan Indians

Alternate Title
The Cooperative Commonwealth Federation Government and the Formation of the Union of Saskatchewan Indians
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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.
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Cherry-Picking Principles Bad for FSIN, Chiefs

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, April 4, 2008, p. A11
Description
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.
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Chief Bellegarde on Treaty Governance

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Author/Creator
Warren Goulding
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 30, no. 2, Spring, 2000, p. 20
Description
His views on the process that can lead to a new governance and fiscal relationship for Treaty First Nations in Saskatchewan.
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Chief Joe Dreaver: Indian Statesman, Patriot and Soldier

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Author/Creator
Solomon Sanderson
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 1, no. 2, October 1970, pp. 1-2
Description
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.
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Chief Roland Crowe

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Saskatchewan Indian, Election Special, October 1984, p. 10
Description
Roland Crowe's portfolios while working for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.
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Chief's Feast in Regina Marks New Beginning

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Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 1, January 2008, p. 10
Description
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.
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Chief Solomon Sanderson

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Saskatchewan Indian, Election Special, October 1984, pp. 7-8
Description
Solomon Sanderson's accomplishments in his role as Chief of the Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Nations (FSIN) and in national and international areas.
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Chiefs Complain

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 2, February 1976, p. 17
Description
Six Chiefs from Eastern Saskatchewan express grievances about some actions of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSIN).
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Chiefs Establish Wildlife Commission

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Gloria Ledoux
Saskatchewan Indian, March/April 1990, p. 6
Description
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) establishes an Indian Wildlife and Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Commission.
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Chiefs Hear of Need for 4-H

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 10, November 1973, p. 5
Description
Program for youth advocated in Federation of Saskatchewan Indians meeting.
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Chiefs-in-Assembly Ratify New FSIN Structure

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 3, October 1997, pp. 6-7
Description
Restructuring of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations by downsizing to four vice chiefs and five commissions.
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Chiefs Plan Strategy to Settle Land Claims with Munro

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Author/Creator
Deanna Wuttunee
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 10, no. 6-7, June/July 1980, pp. 6-7
Description
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians plan to discuss various land entitlement proposals in a meeting with Federal Minister of Indian Affairs John Munro.
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Chiefs Policy Conference 1981

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Author/Creator
Martha Ironstar
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 11, no. 3, March 1981, p. 2
Description
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians met at the University of Regina to work out their policies on various issues.
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Chiefs Receive Support from Senators

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 11, June 30, 1975, p. 6
Description
Indian delegates from Saskatchewan met with Federal Senators in Ottawa to relate provincial problems.
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Circle of Honour

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Author/Creator
Bonnie Leask
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 34, no. 1, Summer, 2003, pp. 15-21
Description
Introduces recipients of the 2nd annual Circle of Honour awards, presented to First Nations peoples who have demonstrated achievement and excellence.
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Communication Most Effective Tool In Police Kit

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Star-Phoenix, September 5, 2008, p. A11
Description
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.
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Constitution Commission Meets in Emergency Session

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 12, no. 1, January 1982, pp. 3,33-34,37
Description
Federation of Saskatchewan Indians asked the British Court to provide protection of Treaty and Aboriginal rights before the repatriation of the Canada Act.
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Crystal Meth Problem Crosses Race, Class Lines

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, February 4, 2005, p. A11
Description
Author compares the crystal meth drug epidemic to smallpox and advocates that the FSIN must address drug addiction problems that impact Aboriginal communities.
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Dave Ahenakew Re-elected

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 6, no. 9, November 1974, pp. 4-6
Description
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian's 1974 election results.
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