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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations want consultation on COVID casino closures
by The Canadian Press
Last Updated Dec 18, 2020 at 12:58 pm EDT
REGINA The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling on the Saskatchewan government to consult with First Nations before shutting down casinos.
A new public health rule orders the closure of casinos and bingo halls starting Saturday until at least Jan.15.
FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says Indigenous communities benefit from revenue made at casinos operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority.
The organization operates seven casinos, which employ many First Nations people.
Cameron says the casinos already have strict safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and their closures could have a lasting impact on communities.
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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron speaks to media in Battleford, Sask., Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. The FSIN is calling on the Saskatchewan government to consult with First Nations before shutting down casinos. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards December 18, 2020 - 2:13 PM
REGINA - The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling on the Saskatchewan government to consult with First Nations before shutting down casinos, which it says wasn t done before this weekend.
A new public health rule orders the closure of casinos and bingo halls starting Saturday until at least Jan. 15.
Federation Chief Bobby Cameron said Indigenous communities benefit from revenue made at casinos operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA).
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Health officials say two more residents who were 70 and older have also died.
The province s pandemic death toll sits at 107.
There are 121 people in hospital, with 17 in intensive care.
Saskatchewan s chief medical health officer says that over the past week, caseloads appear to be plateauing. -
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Ontario is extending lockdowns in Toronto and Peel Region that are currently set to expire on Monday.
Premier Doug Ford says restrictions in those two hot spots will continue and his government will make an announcement about new measures on Monday afternoon.
He says that will come after the government holds an emergency meeting on COVID-19 over the weekend.