Saskatchewan First Act

• Saskatchewan announces tribunal to review federal clean electricity regulations

  Michael Milani will chair a tribunal consisting of five members who will review the federal government's proposed clean-electricity regulations.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2023
  
• Onion Lake First Nation suing province over Sask. First Act, natural resource rights

  Onion Lake First Nation, which straddles the Albert and Saskatchewan border, also filed a lawsuit against the Alberta government over the Sovereignty Act last year.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2023
  
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• Treaty rights at forefront of fight against Saskatchewan First Act

  Indigenous rights groups and experts across the country are saying treaty rights are under threat in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2023
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• FSIN chief doubles down on blockades after Saskatchewan First Act passes final reading

  The FSIN said it would take action to oppose the Saskatchewan First Act as they feel it infringes on inherent treaty rights, including blockades.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2023
• Saskatchewan First Act passes final reading

  The Saskatchewan First Act officially passed its third and final reading in the Saskatchewan legislature Thursday, but not without disagreement.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2023
• Chief Evan Taypotat says blockades are still in the cards regarding Sask. First Act

  Taypotat said he hopes the meeting wasn't just a smokescreen by the provincial government, adding that actions speak louder than words.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
• Minister of Justice defends Sask. First Act, says it doesn’t challenge treaties

  Minister of Justice Bronwyn Eyre said if First Nations disagree with the fundamental division of powers within the Constitution, it would be a substantial feat to get an amendment.

  Politics

  Jan 12, 2023
• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe talks regrets in 2022

  In a year-end chat with Global News, Premier Scott Moe expressed regret for how he handled the appearance of Colin Thatcher at throne speech in October.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2022
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• ‘When all else fails, we will blockade’: FSIN denounces Saskatchewan First Act

  Chief Evan Taypotat from Kahkewistahaw First Nation said the only way to get the Saskatchewan government to listen is to hit them in their bottom line.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2022
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• Trudeau ‘extremely concerned’ about sovereignty bills’ impact on Indigenous treaty rights

  Justin Trudeau heard from chiefs and delegates at the Assembly of First Nations conference that the bills in Alberta and Saskatchewan go against Ottawa's reconciliation efforts.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022