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Indigenous police forces in Quebec filing complaint against Public Safety Canada with Human Rights Commission – CityNews
October 30, 2023 The 22 Indigenous police forces in the Quebec are joining forces and filing a complaint against Public Safety Canada with the Canadian Human Rights Commission for what they call “the persistent underfunding of Indigenous police forces.” The Quebec Association of First Nation and Inuit Police Directors (QAFNIPD) say that their legal action, […]
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Read MoreTekanatoken Lahache found near Hwy 138
(Kahnawake – 25, Kenténha/October 2023) On the afternoon of October 24, 2023, at 12:30, the Kahnawake Peacekeepers, the Kahnawake’s Search and Rescue Team, and several community members came together to assist in locating Mr. Tekanatoken Lahache, who had not been seen or heard from since the evening of Saturday, October 21. He was reported missing […]
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Read MoreJustice and Public Safety Ministers conclude productive meeting focused on joint priorities
Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers of Justice and Public Safety concluded two days of productive discussions on justice and public safety priorities. In an earlier separate meeting, ministers engaged with representatives from the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Métis National Council. Discussions allowed participants to share their perspectives on […]
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Read MoreCrack-related arrests on the rise in Nunavik, police say – Nunatsiaq News
Oct 11, 2023 ‘It’s huge,’ NPS officer confirms; public health board spreads drug-safety message Nunavik’s board of health is raising a red flag over what it says is an increased use of crack cocaine in the region, and has started a public awareness campaign. “It is known that crack cocaine is or was circulating in […]
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Read MorePekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan before the Supreme Court of Canada for a fair funding of Indigenous police forces
MASHTEUIATSH, QC, Oct. 6, 2023 – Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan is well determined to gain a true recognition of its police services while the process to obtain fair funding for its police force continues before the highest court in the country. The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has announced this morning that it will hear the appeal […]
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Read MoreHunting Advisory for Hunting in other First Nation Territories
(Kahnawake – 27, Seskehkó:wa/September 2023) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise Kahnawa’kehró:non who plan to hunt in the traditional territories of other First Nations, to be aware of the following issues: Over the last few years, Mohawk hunters were stopped by provincial and First Nation conservation officers Some were charged with hunting […]
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Read MoreMCK Justice Services signs Alternative Measures Program Agreement
(Kahnawake – 21, Seskehkó:wa/September 2023) The Justice Services Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has signed a Memorandum of Agreement concerning the referral of certain criminal offenses to the Alternative Measures Program (AMP) for adults in Aboriginal communities (MOA) with Quebec’s Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DCPP) this past Tuesday. Entering into the […]
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Read MoreTODAY: A Montreal protest in solidarity with Winnipeg Indigenous community – Cult MTL
September 18, 2023 The 6 p.m. gathering at Place du Canada is part of a national day of action to urge authorities to search a landfill for the remains of five Indigenous women. On Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at Place du Canada (René-Levesque & Peel), a protest will take place in Montreal today as […]
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Read MoreDespite hiccups, Nunavik’s new emergency phone system is effective: police – Nunatsiaq News
Sep 14, 2023 Councillors report some difficulties with Inuit names and local addresses Nunavik police say the region’s new emergency phone system is working well despite some issues raised by community members. Umiujaq became the first Nunavik community to have its police and fire calls answered by dispatchers in Saint-Eustache, Que., rather than local officers, […]
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Read MorePeacekeepers encouraging community members to be vigilant
(Kahnawake – 12, Seskehkó:wa/September 2023) The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are encouraging community members to remain vigilant after a string of motor vehicle thefts within the Territory. Peacekeepers are reminding community members to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock the doors, not leave any valuables inside the vehicle. It is also very important to block or […]
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