Chief Wally Burns

• James Smith Cree Nation hoping for community safety officers: chief

  James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns says the community needs more safety. While he's waiting for federal legislation he's hoping to bring in on-reserve safety personnel.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023
  
• James Smith Cree Nation survivors reveal anger at RCMP timeline of Myles Sanderson rampage

  Families at James Smith Cree Nation have been informed of, and surprised by, the preliminary timeline of events surrounding Myles Sanderson's stabbing spree on the community.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
  
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• James Smith Cree Nation Chief calls for First Nations police service

  Chief Wally Burns said having a First Nations police service at James Smith Cree Nation could have helped prevent the attacks that resulted in 10 people dying.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2022
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• James Smith Cree Nation chief works to bring resources and change to community

  Wally Burns, Chief of James Smith First Nation, advocates for tribal policing, mental health supports and addictions awareness in the aftermath of the Sept. 4 stabbing attacks.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2022
• Saskatchewan stabbings: James Smith Cree Nation finds solace in grief as they bury their dead

  As funerals continue at James Smith Cree Nation this week, the community has rallied behind one another to preach forgiveness, resilience and moving forward from tragedy.

  Crime

  Sep 17, 2022
• First Nations leaders and community members speak at James Smith Cree Nation about Sunday’s tragedy

  The event started off with a prayer calling for people to start caring for each other and to start loving each other. Drumming and singing followed.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2022