Former FSIN Vice Chief seeks re-election
A resident and public figure from the Big River First Nation is seeking the second Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Vice Chief’s headdress later this month.
Current Vice Chief Robert Merasty was elected two years ago. He handles the FSIN’s gaming commission and the First Nations Bank portfolios among other topics. Merasty is not listed as a candidate in the upcoming election.
Lyle Whitefish previously held a vice chief’s position with the FSIN, and was a band councillor in the Big River First Nation. Now, he’s campaigning to re-enter a leadership role with the Federation.
“I’ve tried everything; I was a carpenter, industrial medical mechanic… renter, farmer, goat herder,” Whitefish said with a laugh while speaking to paNOW.