FSIN files lawsuit against Saskatchewan First Act: The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has announced plans to
sue the federal and provincial governments over legislation chiefs say
infringes on treaty rights.

Chief Bobby Cameron says the statement of claim will be a
constitutional challenge against the Saskatchewan First Act, passed by
the provincial government last year, and the Natural Resources Transfer
Agreement between the Prairie province and Ottawa.

The Act, introduced last fall, confirms the province’s autonomy and
jurisdiction over its natural resources, and puts it on a legal
collision course with First Nations, who have inherent rights through treaties to govern themselves and a special relationship to their land and resources.