FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron presents Minister David Lametti with a white moccasin during the FSIN's Spring Legislative Assembly in Prince Albert on May 18. (Submitted photo/FSIN)

By paNOW Staff

One white moccasin

FSIN calls for federal support during Spring Assembly

May 20, 2022 | 11:55 AM

Minister of Justice and Attorney General David Lametti was presented with one white moccasin during the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Spring Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

This was the FSIN’s call for collaboration and support from the federal government to get justice for residential school survivors, the children who didn’t make it home and their families.

The white moccasin symbolized the purity and innocence of First Nations children.

FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said the effects of residential schools are still being felt.

“The FSIN will see justice for First Nations families, and we will continue to protect our Inherent and Treaty Rights. This is why we presented Minister Lametti with one of the moccasins in front of the whole Chiefs assembly, which included First Nation Veterans, youth, women, senators, Knowledge Keepers, Chiefs and councillors of the Saskatchewan area.”

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“We must see progress on this justice issue that First Nations people deserve. By accepting the one baby moccasin, Minister Lametti has agreed to work with First Nations. Once Minister Lametti and his colleagues have delivered on their part of the agreement and helped First Nations receive this justice, the two white Moccasins will be reunited.”

The FSIN represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. The Federation is committed to honouring the spirit and intent of the Treaties, as well as the promotion, protection and implementation of the Treaty promises that were made more than a century ago.

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