2004-05 1 RECOGNITION OF FIRST NATIONS WOMEN BILL No. 204 of

An Act to recognize First Nations women (Assented to , 2004)

Preamble

WHEREAS First Nations women have contributed to the success and livelihood of all Saskatchewan communities;

WHEREAS people in Saskatchewan support and recognize the need to acknowledge and collectively honour First Nations women;

WHEREAS strategies such as public education and awareness would enhance an understanding of First Nations’ history and the continued unique contribution of First Nations women;

WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations passed a resolution to recognize as The Year of First Nations Women to celebrate the fire keepers of their culture; and

WHEREAS Saskatchewan is marking its centennial year in and it is timely to honour First Nations women and their past and present contributions to the fabric of Saskatchewan; THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, enacts as follows:

Short title This Act may be cited as The Recognition of First Nations Women Act, 2005. Recognition of First Nations Women In recognition of the contribution of First Nations women, 2005 is declared as “The Year of First Nations Women” in Saskatchewan. Coming into force This Act comes into force on January 1, 2005. 2004-05RECOGNITION OF FIRST NATIONS WOMEN 2 REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN Printed by the authority of THE QUEEN’S PRINTER Copyright©2005