File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council

FHQ Tribal Council is a political and service organization delivering programs and services to the following 11 FHQ First Nations in the Treaty Four Territory:

FHQ Tribal Council has a rich and vibrant history dating back to the early 1880's. The following is a chronological look at the events that shaped the present-day structure of the organization:

1880's	Bands along the Qu'Appelle Valley form the Allied Bands to maintain Indian nationhood and sovereignty and to pressure Her Majesty to fulfill Treaty obligations.
1930's	The Bands organize to become the Protective Association for Indians and their Treaties and expand its focus to protecting Treaty Rights, Indian lands and resources while promoting socio-economic development through the establishment of on-reserve schools.
1959	A partnership with the Association of Saskatchewan Indians forms to create the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians (FSI).
1970	Sixteen bands from the Touchwood, File Hills and Qu'Appelle Agencies amalgamate as the Touchwood File Hills Qu'Appelle (TFHQ) District Chiefs. Their purpose is to consult Indian leaders on issues, ideas, policies and programs.
1975	The FSIN reorganize to expand from six to twelve executive members - six provincially elected and six elected by District.
1983	TFHQ District Chiefs incorporate under Provincial Legislation as a Non-Profit Corporation and move into program administration and delivery.
1990	The TFHQ District Chiefs formally changes it's name to Touchwood File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council.
1999	The sixteen First Nations redefine their membership and mandate and as a result, create two separate tribal councils- the File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council and the Touchwood Agency Tribal Council.
2000	FHQ Tribal Council hosts the official grand opening of the Treaty Four Governance Centre in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan during the Annual Treaty Four Gathering.