The federal public safety minister says he is to travel to James Smith Cree Nation next week to advance the Liberal government’s plan to have First Nations policing recognized as an essential service skpoli cdnpoli
Marco Mendicino says policing by Indigenous Peoples for Indigenous Peoples is a key part of reconciliation.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
The minister says steps need to be taken to ensure a tragedy like what occurred on James Smith Cree Nation never happens again. On Sept. 4, 11 people were killed and 18 others were injured in a stabbing massacre on the First Nation and nearby village of Weldon. James Smith Chief Wally Burns has since lobbied the federal government to have its own police service, a healing lodge and more supports for mental health and addictions.
The federal government has said it would introduce a bill this fall to ensure First Nations can have their own police officers.
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