The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is supporting Muskowekwan s Chief Bellerose to succeed National Chief Perry Bellegarde, a former chief of the…
By Carol Thomson
Jun 3, 2021 | 1:16 PM
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations executive is supporting the bid of a Saskatchewan Chief in his bid for the Assembly of First Nations National Chief. Reginald Bellerose is the Chief of the Muskowekwan First Nation.
The FSIN executive says in a statement that Chief Bellerose has been a dedicated and influential leader for nearly two decades and has led his nation for more than 17 years. He also sits on a number of boards and task forces in the province and at the national level. As Chair of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Bellerose was instrumental in securing $43-million for the First Nations Trust and Community Development Corporations from the province. The executive explains that this funding is vital for First nations communities’ economic development, infrastructure and youth.