Cooperative aims to improve fire safety on First Nations
The need for better emergency services on First Nations has become apparent during recent fires, where people have lost their lives.
On Friday at the Prince Albert Grand Council the interim chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian First Nations (FSIN), Kimberly Johnathan, along with representatives from First Nations communities in and around Prince Albert, spoke about what they would like to see improved surrounding fire safety on reserves.
A cooperative between government and FSIN will aim for “safe communities, and no more deaths,” according to Johnathan.
“Once the Tribal Council Technical Services [Cooperative] is established the federal and provincial governments will have an entity to work with on a government-to-government basis. These developments present a great opportunity for all,” said Johnathan.