Historic ruling gives Indigenous nations in Saskatchewan jurisdiction over child and family services

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Third Vice Chief Aly Bear announced the result of a historic Supreme Court of Canada ruling on Friday, giving Saskatchewan First Nations the right to administer child and family services – a right that supersedes the authority of the provincial government. She was joined by Chief Bobby Cameron and Second Vice Chief David Pratt.

Pratt said that the FSIN established a family framework act of principals and inherent rights but it is up to the nations that fall under the umbrella to set up their family service systems. FSIN child welfare director Karen Pelletier added, "Creating a system is not something you just set up overnight as many nations are revitalizing their natural laws and it's a process that could take years."

FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said, "Currently in the year 2024, more children are in the child and family services system than in residential schools during the height of the residential school system era." Pratt said, "This is an important settlement because it shows the failure of the provincial and territorial welfare systems, and we want to dismantle that system so we can create our own system that will serve our families far better than theirs ever will."

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