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New Regional Senior Justices of the Peace Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
January 20, 2025 The Ontario government is pleased to announce the appointment of two new regional senior justices of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice. Justice of the Peace Gregory John Fantino has been appointed regional senior justice of the peace to the Toronto region, effective February 21, 2025. He will be replacing […]
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Compensation for Victims of Crime Community Information Session
The Justice Services Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is inviting the community to a Victims of Crime Workshop, hosted by Ionkwatahónhsate Victims Services. The session, titled “Compensation for Victims of Crime (IVAC),” will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd, from 9am to 11am at the Golden Age Club. Presented by France Simon and […]
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REMINDER – Victims’ Rights & Remedies Community Information Session this Tuesday
The Justice Services Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke reminds community members, frontline workers, and staff of Kahnawà:ke organizations about the upcoming Victims of Crime Workshop, hosted by Ionkwatahónhsate Victims Services. The session, titled “Victims’ Rights & Remedies,” will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 10am to 11am via Microsoft Teams. Presented […]
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Kahnawake Peacekeepers release year-end statistics for 2024
(Kahnawake – 7, Tsothohrhkó:wa/January 2025) The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are sharing their 2024 year-end statistics with the community. The data below highlights the number of files opened and investigated throughout the year, providing a comparison with 2023. Incident Type 2024 2023 Break And Enter (Various) 9 10 Medical Aid 88 95 Thefts (Various) 55 52 Threats […]
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Police chiefs’ president say Supreme Court decision shows need for First Nations police services to be funded fairly – APTN News
Nov 28, 2024 The head of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association says he hopes a new Supreme Court decision will lead to changes in how governments negotiate funding agreements for First Nations police forces. “We feel the frustration in that when the government comes to us with a funding agreement and says, ‘this […]
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Creation of a Nunavik Public Security Committee Toward an Inuit community responsive policing approach
Makivvik and the Kativik Regional Government (KRG) met with several mayors to discuss the current policing situation in Nunavik. This meeting was prompted by the tragedy in Salluit, earlier in the month. The goal of the meeting was two-fold. First, it was important to identify what could be done, collectively, to improve the relationship between […]
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The Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation celebrates the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada
NITASSINAN and MASHTEUIATSH, QC, Nov. 27, 2024 – This is a historic day for the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation who is very proud to welcome the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Mashteuiatsh Public Security underfunding case. In an almost unanimous decision (8 judges out of 9), the Supreme Court rejects Quebec’s appeal and confirms the […]
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Unhoused man behind assault case against Montreal cop dies before trial – Montreal Gazette
Nov 14, 2024 Johnny Inukpak Tukalak, 35, died of a presumed overdose. The case against a cop charged with assaulting him will proceed. Quebec’s Crown prosecutor’s office says it is proceeding with a case against a Montreal police officer charged with assaulting an unhoused Indigenous man, despite the complainant having recently died. Johnny Inukpak Tukalak, […]
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Historic agreement signed with Correctional Services Quebec to enhance community reintegration
(Kahnawake – 8, Kentenhkó:wa/November 2024) The Public Safety Commission of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is pleased to announce the signing of a new, ground-breaking agreement with Correctional Services Quebec. The agreement was reaffirmed at a brief ceremony earlier today and was attended by representatives from the MCK, Kahnawà:ke Public Safety, and Acting Deputy […]
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Makivvik offers condolences and supports family following tragic incident in Salluit
November 5, 2024, Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – Makivvik expresses its profound condolences to the Papigatuk family and the entire community of Salluit in the wake of the tragic incident involving members of the Nunavik Police Service, which resulted in the death of Joshua Papigatuk and the severe injury of his twin brother, Garnet Papigatuk. We stand […]
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