Indigenous Prison

• Indigenous inmates testing positive for COVID-19 at higher rates in federal prisons

  Of the 207 active COVID-19 cases among inmates in federal penitentiaries, 39 are among inmates who identify as Indigenous, making up almost 19 per cent of the overall caseload.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2022
  
• Building mural inspires Indigenous men reintegrating after prison

  A pair of Indigenous artists have used their creativity and heritage to design a mural with a message. It is intended to bring light to the over-representation of Indigenous people incarcerated.

  Features

  Jun 5, 2020
  
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• Indigenous-led approach key to fixing ‘Indigenization’ of prison system: SCO grand chief

  The grand chief of Manitoba’s Southern Chiefs’ Organization says Indigenous people need to be at the forefront of reform efforts if any meaningful change is going to happen.

  Jan 23, 2020
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• Canada’s prison watchdog disturbed by ‘Indigenization’ of correctional system

  The proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has hit a record high of more than 30 per cent while Indigenous women account for 42 per cent of the female prison population, correctional investigator Ivan Zinger said.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2020