Chief candidate promises to address education funding and housing

Further to this Ben said she would get the federal government to re-look at the resource revenue sharing agreement, explaining that Northern Saskatchewan has a very young First Nations population.

“How do we ensure there is a bright future for our youth and that’s looking at creating some economic opportunities, but also educating and training our youth,” she said.

Ben said the young population can provide challenges but also opportunities if adequate skills training can be provided.

The housing situation on First Nations reserves has been a big issue on the campaign trail for all three candidates, and all three are promising to lobby the federal government to increase funding.

Ben said she is troubled by countless stories of overcrowding and homes with mold.

“If you have good homes, if you have good structures and adequate housing for people then their livelihood and their well-being improves.

Ben said if elected she would be an innovative leader. She said she would also listen to the advice of elders and chiefs.

The election for chief will take place during the FSIN fall legislative assembly Oct. 28 and 29 in Saskatoon.

The other candidates for chief are Bobby Cameron and Leo Omani.

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by Nigel Maxwell

Chief candidate promises to address education funding and housing

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