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First Nations in Saskatchewan constitute many Native Canadian band governments. First Nations ethnicities in the province include the Cree, Assiniboine, Saulteaux, Lakota, Dene and Dakota. Historically, the Atsina and Blackfoot could also be found at various times.
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chiefs Assembly honoured Gwendolyn Lucy O'Soup Crane for her lifetime achievements and recognized her as Canada's first female, First Nations Chief (of The Key First Nation), and the first elected under the current electoral system. [5] [6] [7]
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), formerly known as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, is a Saskatchewan-based First Nations organization. . It represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan and is committed to honouring the spirit and intent of the Numbered Treaties, as well as the promotion, protection and implementation of these promises made over a century a
The Kawacatoose First Nation (Cree: ᑲᐚᐦᑲᑐᐢ kawâhkatos) [2] is a Plains Cree First Nations band government in Saskatchewan. [1] Their reserves include: Kawacatoose 88; Last Mountain Lake 80A; Poorman 88; Treaty Four Reserve Grounds 77, shared with 32 other bands. The First Nation is named for Chief Kawacatoose, an original signatory ...
Linklater has been the recipient of awards for his work as an advocate for Indigenous youth and his community involvement. These include: Saskatchewan CBC future 40 under 40; Chief of Police award for community service; Circle of Honour for Sport; Sasktel Aboriginal Youth Award of Excellence [11] [3] Indspire Award, in the sport category (2018 ...
Cumberland House Cree Nation (Swampy Cree: ᑳ ᒥᓂᐢᑎᑯ ᒥᓇᐦᐃᑯᐢᑳᕽ, romanized: kâ-ministiko-minahikoskâhk, lit. 'Spruce Island') [2] [3] is a Swampy Cree First Nations band government in Saskatchewan, Canada. [1]
Saulteaux First Nation (Ojibwe: Ginoozhe-zaaga'iganiing Nakawewag, "the Saulteaux at Jackfish Lake") is a Saulteaux Anishinaabe First Nation band government, whose reserves are located near Cochin, Saskatchewan. In February 2012, the First Nation had a total of 1,225 registered members, of whom 604 lived on their own reserve.
1874–1909: The Queen's representatives set apart reserve land and entered into Treaty 4, also known as the Qu'Appelle Treaty on September 15, 1874 at Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, with the Muscowpetung Saulteaux band. In exchange for payments, provisions and rights to reserve lands, Treaty 4 ceded Indigenous territory to the federal government.