CHIEF BOBBY CAMERON

CHIEF
BOBBY
CAMERON

Biography

As a member of Witchekan Lake First Nation located in Treaty Six territory (northern Saskatchewan), Chief Bobby Cameron has spent the majority of his life maintaining strong ties to culture, language and identity. As an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman – Chief Cameron advocates and understands the significance of First Nation culture and tradition with respect to keeping close ties to traditional lands. He is currently in his 2nd term as Chief of Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, a Treaty and Inherent Rights organization that represents 74 First Nations, and over 160,000 First Nation people. He also served one term as a Vice-Chief for FSIN previously. He is also the Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations. Chief Cameron holds a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Indigenous Studies from the University of Regina. Chief Cameron is a strong advocate for Treaty and Inherent Rights for future generations of First Nations people.

PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENTS

AFN Regional Chief Responsibilities

International lobby efforts including the United Nations
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples application and implementation
National Education Portfolio: Post-Secondary Co-Lead
First Nation Labour Force (ASETS)
Chiefs Committee on Health
AFN Education
AFN Gaming
AFN Executive Management Committee

Legislative Assembly

Treaty Governance Office

Gaming

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
First Nations Trust
Community Development Corporations

Intergovernmental Relations
(International, Federal, Provincial, Municipal)

Chamber of Commerce
SUMA/SARM

Women's Commission

MMIWG, Violence Against Women
HIV AIDS
Fetal Alcohol Effects/Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Women's Leadership Development

Executive Council/Indian Gov't Commission

Communications

Fiscal Relations Commission

Treasury Board
First Nations Bank
First Nations Taxation Advisory
Auditor General

Institutions

Centre of Excellence