Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation Following a participatory process, the Law Society of Saskatchewan has released a Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation and an accompanying Plan of Action. This responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People Calls to Justice, as well as one of the four areas of priority recommended by the Law Society’s Truth and Reconciliation Advisory Group. https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/initiatives/truth-and-reconciliation/ https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/ statement-of-commitment-to-reconciliation.pdf CHILD WELFARE was recognized in Canada. In 2025, FSIN signed a multi-year agreement from 2024 to 2028 with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada to coordinate a specific Reaching Home Project aimed at creating a strategic plan to decrease First Nations homelessness. The FSIN has established the First Nations Homeless Shelter Network, which guides the groundwork. The network includes the Saskatoon Tribal Council Emergency Wellness Centre, Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services (RT/SIS), NB Miwasin Kikanaw, Yorkton Tribal Council, Prince Albert Grand Council Urban Initiatives and Lac La Ronge Indian Band. The Saskatchewan First Nations Homeless Shelter Network meets monthly. In Feb. 2025, the FSIN Chiefs passed Resolution #2391/2025, establishing a Regional First Nations Taskforce on Homelessness. The Regional First Nations Taskforce “will provide policy recommendations, resource-sharing initiatives and joint advocacy efforts to secure funding and support for a coordinated and sustainable response [on homelessness].” CWSD contracted Lynx Research and Advisory Services to provide a regional strategy aimed at reducing the number unhoused individuals in Saskatchewan. In May 2025, Lynx Research and Advisory Services provided a report titled “Preventing and Reducing First Nations People Homelessness in Saskatchewan: A Regional Strategy.” The March 2026 FSIN Houseless Forum was structured based on the pillars identified in the report. FSIN sought basic needs of the participants. First Nation Victim Services and Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Office CWSD conducted a research report and a survey on the First Nation Victim Services and Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Office. The survey was created and disseminated based on how our people want victim services and MMIP services delivered to them both on and off reserve. It gave First Nations the opportunity to address the concerns they have regarding family violence in their communities while discussing viable solutions related to violence. Justice Secretariat now has a victim services position to continue the work. Director of Culture and Traditions In accordance with the MOU, the Health and Social Development Directorate created the new posi- tion of the Director of Culture and Traditions to ensure that traditional First Nations worldviews and ways of being are the foundation of all programs. Specifically, this position ensures cultural responsiveness, safety and awareness perspectives are incor- porated into child welfare and social development systems. The Director of Culture and Traditions has advised on areas such as child welfare, long-term reform, health ombudsman, reconciliation and the Traditional Health Gathering. The director has also assisted and continues to assist other secretariats with ceremonies, Elders and contacting Elders to help with their events. Strategic Plan for CWSD As FSIN’s CWSD entered its last year of a five-year plan, it has begun working on a 10-year strategic plan. The 10-year plan will be formulated to ensure that it reflects developments in the ever-changing landscape as they arise, i.e., FNCFS long-term reform; five-year review of Bill C-92 legislation; and self-administration of income assistance. The CWSD needs to ensure it stays on track with its commitments and that short-term objectives are clearly laid out to ensure it meets all its long-term goals. This has been done through meetings with the entire HSDC and all parties from FSIN whose missions are intertwined with the CWSD, such as the Women’s Commission and Jordan’s Principle. The information contained above is not legal advice. Consult with your legal counsel to seek advice and guidance about your own needs and circumstances. 16 OUR PRIORITY Issue 1 2025/26
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