The First Nation is arguing the bill was enacted without input, consultation or consideration of Indigenous people, calling it utterly repugnant to the letter and spirit of the treaty. skpoli
The First Nation, which straddles the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary, filed its statement of claim in Court of Kings Bench in Saskatoon this week, saying the Saskatchewan First Act infringes on treaty rights.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The province has said the bill, which passed in March, is to protect Saskatchewan’s opportunity to grow without federal infringement. The NDP Opposition voted against it, saying the Saskatchewan Party government failed to consult Indigenous communities.Article content The province said in an email that the government is confident the legislation is constitutionally sound and is prepared to defend the bill against a legal challenge.About 35 First Nations chiefs in Saskatchewan warned the province last December that there could be lawsuits or blockades if the legislation was not scrapped.
“We still retain full access, control and jurisdiction over the natural resources in our territories and in what is now called Saskatchewan,” Lewis said.
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