Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron kicks off the FSIN's 2023 wellness conference at TCU Place on March 21, 2023.Photo by Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Cuthand: Controversy over eligibility surrounds upcoming FSIN election

FSIN chief Bobby Cameron is running for office again, despite argument of a criminal record making him ineligible to hold office.

by · Saskatoon StarPhoenix

It’s campaign season and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is also conducting its election for the chief and executive members.

FSIN voting day is Thursday at the annual General Assembly in Saskatoon. Three-year terms are up for grabs for the chief, first vice-chief and third vice-chief. The current chief, Bobby Cameron, and third vice-chief Aly Bear are running for chief, and that is where the controversy exists.

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