FSIN Supports First Nation Action Against Big Business
FSIN Communications Unit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2008
(Saskatoon, SK) The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is in support of the action taken by Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Chiefs who are demonstrating against the pipeline industry for their broken promises. Chiefs and band members will peacefully gather at two locations where the pipeline crosses First Nation traditional territories.On Sunday September 28, 2008, Chiefs from Treaty 4 set up a rally on the Carry the Kettle First Nation, about 80 kilometres east of Regina. Meanwhile, Chiefs from Treaty 6 will have a similar gathering Monday September 29, 15 kilometres west, 6 kilometres south of Kerrobert.
FSIN Vice-Chief Morley Watson says these events are organized out of frustration with Corporate Canada. “First Nations people have always been excluded from significant economic development opportunities in this country. We are tired of this oppression,” says Vice-Chief Watson. “We want our people to feel the benefits a pipeline would bring. We don’t want them to have to watch as other people make a living off the land.”
“The Federal and Provincial Governments shoulder responsibility here as well by not adhering to Treaty and the Duty to Consult,” adds Vice-Chief Watson. “We are serving Canada notice that being left out of jobs, profits and opportunity is totally unacceptable.”
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. The Federation is committed to honouring the spirit and intent of the Treaties, as well as the promotion, protection and implementation of the Treaty promises that were made more than a century ago.
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For More Information Please Contact:
Mervin Brass, Executive Director of Communications
Direct: 306.956-1026
Cellular: 306.220-7187
Facsimile: 306.665.0115
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