First Nations Chiefs share thoughts on Inquest recommendations, hoping for National Inquiry – meadowlakeNOW

Feb 2, 2024

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and other First Nations leaders responded to the 29 jury recommendations from the coroner’s inquest in Melfort.

Before the conference, the FSIN shared their thoughts in a press release.

“The Chiefs of James Smith Cree Nation have expressed their dissatisfaction and frustration with the lack of recognition of the James Smith Mass Casualty Tragedy as a national issue that requires a National Inquiry,” the release stated.

“The Chiefs in Assembly support and agree with their position and demand that the federal government take action to address this tragedy from a National perspective. A local coroner’s inquest is not sufficient to investigate the causes and consequences of this horrific event that has impacted the lives of many Indigenous people.”