The majority of Members have voted against adopting the Fisher River Election Code; therefore, Fisher River Cree Nation Election rules and regulations will continue to be set forth and managed by Indigenous Services Canada under the Indian Act.
Ten Prairie-based First Nations are suing the Canadian government over the loss of language, culture and tradition inflicted on communities by the modern First Nations child-welfare system. Ten Prairie-based First Nations are suing the Canadian government over the loss of language, culture and tradition inflicted on communities by the modern First Nations child-welfare system.
One of Leadership’s key objectives is to strengthen the governance structure by focusing on capacity building which means creating policies to be used by FRCN going forward. Among the policies in development stages is the Governance Code which will serve a guiding document for Council. Please take some time to read the Governance Code document.
On September 15, 2021, Southern First Nations Network of Care granted mandate variation to Intertribal Child & Family Services. The mandate variation will allow Fisher River Cree Nation to provide child welfare services exclusively to Fisher River members.
“Fisher River Cree Nation has a history of maintaining community life with teachings about respect and sharing. The isolation created by Covid 19 has been a challenge to our way life and has meant we are unable to feast and share our stories. The recognition of the trauma created by residential and day schools has heightened our frustration and anger. I have learned from Fisher River that we can survive these major challenges by acting in positive ways that create hope for our youth. Our work together in Fisher River will enable us to engage in reconciliation.”
Commemoration Park Working Group
Reconciliation Project
Fisher River Cree Nation members are encouraged to read the Draft Consultation Policy & Draft Custom Election Code for input and information as part of Self-Government initiative.
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