Released on April 8, 2026
James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) are proud to announce that JSCN has signed a Band Council Resolution (BCR), inviting the SMS onto their traditional lands and establishing a formal relationship.
SMS will collaborate with the RCMP, who is the police of jurisdiction for JSCN, to focus on the SMS mandate of apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants and addressing other criminal activity priorities facing the community. SMS has also received BCRs with Montreal Lake Cree Nation, One Arrow First Nation and English River First Nation, and it is anticipated that an additional 15 BCRs will be developed with First Nations by the end of June 2026.
"This relationship represents another meaningful step forward in building trust, collaboration and culturally informed policing in Saskatchewan as we work together to make our communities safer," Community Safety Minister Michael Weger said.
A key focus of the BCR is to support culturally responsive policing and increase the recruitment of Indigenous persons into the SMS, ensuring the service reflects and represents the communities it serves. This includes reducing barriers to recruitment and creating pathways for Indigenous candidates to join the service.
"Today is a great day as we continue to engage with the communities we serve and the police of jurisdictions operating in those communities," Chief Marshal Robert Cameron said. "We are committed to engaging with all First Nations across Saskatchewan to enhance public safety and ensure the Saskatchewan Marshals Service continues to meet the needs of the communities and residents we have the privilege of working with."
"This Band Council Resolution solidifies our relationship with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service," JSCN Chief Kirby Constant said. "We appreciate their consultative approach and look forward to working with them and the RCMP to improve safety in our nation."
The SMS has been operational since spring 2025. As part of a broader mandate, the SMS has been supporting the RCMP, First Nations and municipal police services, and other law enforcement agencies in Saskatchewan. With the signing of this and other BCRs, the SMS will continue to protect Saskatchewan and ensure the safety of everyone in the province.
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For more information, contact:
Michele Glaze
Saskatchewan Marshals Service
Email: mediarequests@skmarshals.ca