Archive - Mar 24, 2009
Deplorable state of police detachments in First Nations allowed to continue by governments for years
March 24, 2009 - 5:13am | by brianbeatonDeaths of aboriginal men in jail fire almost inevitable given conditions: lawyer
March 23, 2009
TORONTO — The deaths of two aboriginal men trapped in cells during a jailhouse fire were almost inevitable given the deplorable state of policing in First Nation communities, a coroner's inquest heard Monday.
Ge-Da-Gi-Binez Youth Centre opens in Fort Frances as a service of First Nations tribal council
March 24, 2009 - 5:07am | by brianbeatonOntario government press release
Dedicated Aboriginal Youth Custody Facility Opens - McGuinty Government Providing Aboriginal-Specific Programming For Youth
TORONTO, March 23 - Ontario is opening Canada's first secure custody facility for Aboriginal youth in Fort Frances today.
The Ge-Da-Gi-Binez Youth Centre will help Aboriginal youth in conflict with the law through culturally appropriate programs and services.