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 E. (Dutch)
Lerat is a member of the Cowessess First Nation of
Saskatchewan, Canada. Dutch has served Indian Governments
of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations for a
period of 19 years. During this time he served as
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Saskatchewan Indians
and later got seconded to the Federal Government in
Ottawa as Special Assistant to Minister Argue. In 1984 he
was elected as Second Vice-Chief for the Federation of
Saskatchewan Indian Nations, in 1995 he began his fifth
term with the FSIN as an elected Vice-Chief. During this
period of time, Mr. Lerat served on many Boards and
Commissions, and was Regional Vice-Chief to the Assembly
of First Nations of Canada.
Cutbacks Hit Hard on Post Secondary Students - Vice-Chief, Dutch E. LeratOttawa's Assault on First Nation's EducationDetermination and persistence sees casino re-openCouncil defers vote on SIGA casinoRoyal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Final Report - Notes International Gaming and Wagering Business Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority - 1998 ABEX Job Creation Award - 1997 ABEX New Venture Award |
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In
February, 1996, Vice-Chief E. (Dutch) Lerat was seconded
to the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority as Acting
Chief Executive Officer. Dutch was an instrumental player
in the establishment of Casinos in four Saskatchewan
Communities under First Nations jurisdiction and control.
From August, 1996 to June 2000, Mr. Lerat was appointed
to the position of Chief Executive Officer, for the
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority.
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