Indigenous Joint Action Coalition

• Saskatoon police officers cleared of wrongdoing in Evan Penner arrest, police chief says

  A Saskatoon police officer punched Evan Penner, an Indigenous man, during an arrest in July 2020. The Public Complaints Commission has cleared police of any wrongdoing.

  Crime

  Feb 17, 2022
  
• Saskatoon police body cameras could build trust, but caution required: surveillance expert

  A surveillance expert says officer-worn cameras could pose privacy risks, while an advocate says they're a Bandaid solution.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2021
  
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• Saskatchewan advocates hope progress doesn’t regress as COVID-19 vaccines roll-out

  Saskatchewan advocates say progress made on social issues during the COVID-19 pandemic shouldn't be forgotten once everyone is inoculated.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2020
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• Saskatoon marks 30 years since Neil Stonechild’s death: ‘We’re not going to forget’

  Neil Stonechild died 30 years ago. A Saskatoon-based group held a vigil to mark the anniversary and call for further reforms.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
• Saskatoon advocate calls for prisons to be abolished

  A spokesperson for the Indigenous Joint Action Coalition said prisons are part of a colonial legacy of oppression and should be replaced.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2020
• Evan Penner’s mother says her son did not deserve punches from Saskatoon police

  A widely-circulated video shows Evan Penner being struck by a Saskatoon police officer, which some say was an example of excessive force.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2020
• Evan Penner, man struck repeatedly by Saskatoon police officer, no longer missing

  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says Evan Penner, who was seen on video being struck repeatedly by a Saskatoon police officer, is no longer missing.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2020
• Saskatoon Police Association ‘unequivocally supports’ officer in controversial arrest video

  Saskatoon police head Dean Pringle said the officer seen striking a suspect was lawfully completing his duties.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2020
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• Saskatoon police officer placed on leave after video of violent arrest shared

  A video appears to show six police officers subduing and striking a suspect. A police spokesperson told Global News the incident is being investigated.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2020