Archive - Apr 18, 2013

First Nation Police Officers paying the price for poor management and government decisions

From GlobalNews.ca

Third-world conditions taking a high toll on First Nations police force

By Jennifer Tryon and Rebecca Lindell, Global News

They work in isolated Canadian communities, alone and without breaks.

They deal with severe crimes without back-up or help.

They love their jobs, but many don't know how much longer they can last.

Neskantaga First Nation declares state of emergency to access support to deal with suicide crisis

From CTV.ca

Suicide crisis prompts remote First Nation to declare state of emergency

Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press April 18, 2013

Neskantaga First Nation suicide crisis