Archive - Mar 24, 2009

Deplorable state of police detachments in First Nations allowed to continue by governments for years

Submitter Name: 
Brian Beaton

From the Canadian Press

Deaths 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

Submitter Name: 
Brian Beaton

Ontario 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.