Chiefs-In-Assembly Ratify New FSIN Structure
The ratification of all five resolutions dealing with re-organization means that the new structure will be implemented. In October 1997, an election of FSIN Executive members will be held under the new structure. Following the election, the new structure of the FSIN will be adopted in its entirety.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

AFN Elects New Chief
Nearly 18 hours after voting began on July 30, 1997, Manitoba leader Phil Fontaine emerged as Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Grand Chief. His victory came as the result of four hard-fought ballots.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Team Saskatchewan Wins Fourth NAIG Title
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Yellowquill Acquires Saskatoon Building
The Yellowquill First Nation recently acquired a new piece of real estate. The Band purchased an office complex located in downtown Saskatoon.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

File Hills Internet Officially Launched
At a May 1997 press conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, File Hills Internet was officially launched. The company is currently the largest, non-government Internet provider in Saskatchewan.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Harvey Gardipy: In Remembrance
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Senator Archie Waditaka
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Aboriginal Suicide Rates Need To Be Addressed
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Sculptor Lloyd Pinay
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

School To Work Program
The School to Work (STW) program is a four-year pilot program initiated by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Office of Education that is now beginning its third year of operation. The program was started as a means of addressing high school completion rates, post-secondary continuation rates and labour force participation rates of First Nations students.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

STC Sponsors Youth Career Fair
The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) demonstrated their commitment to youth by hosting a Career Fair. The event was intended to help First Nation youth but did not exclude any young people who were interested.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

SICC Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC) is currently celebrating its 25th year of supporting education and cultural awareness for First Nation people.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

SIFC - Field Of Dreams
The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) has been in existence for 20 years. Although it began with only 7 students, it now has over 1,500 registered in full-time studies. It is projected that by 1998, enrolment will surpass 2,000 students.
By: Jocelyne Wasacase
October 1997]]>