Indigenous Racism
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Hamilton officer given suspended sentence, probation for assault on Indigenous manHamilton Police const. Brian Wren now has a criminal record following an assault on Patrick Tomchuk during an arrest at a Mountain gas station in May 2022,CrimeJun 29, 2023
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Sentencing of Hamilton officer who pleaded guilty to assault of Indigenous man beginsThe first stage in the sentencing of Const. Brian Wren began Friday in Hamilton. He pleaded guilty to assaulting Patrick Tomchuk during an arrest at a gas station last May.CrimeJun 2, 2023
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‘A wicked web of lies’: Alberta town under fire for rejecting wellness centre for Indigenous familiesThe building at 5430 51A St. in Bashaw and its failed 'change in use' application is the subject of a $4 million lawsuit that alleges 'misuse of power rooted in prejudice.'CanadaApr 21, 2023
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Vancouver hotel apologizes after ‘racist’ incident involving Indigenous cultural advisorThe Hyatt Regency Vancouver has issued an apology to the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres after an alleged 'racist' incident.CanadaMar 16, 2023
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‘Racist’ incident at Vancouver hotel condemned by Indigenous friendship centre associationBC Aboriginal Association of Friendship Centres held a press conference Friday, alleging one of their cultural advisers experienced "racist" treatment at a Vancouver hotel.CanadaMar 10, 2023
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‘Zero recollection’: Calgary councillor denies knowledge of racist comments captured on videoSome believe one voice in the videos was that of Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean, but his image is not shown with the voice.PerspectivesOct 27, 2022
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Calls for change within Hamilton police following alleged assault on Indigenous man during arrestMembers of the local Indigenous community have issued a series of calls to action for Hamilton police following the alleged assault of an Indigenous man during an arrest in May.CrimeAug 2, 2022
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Poundmaker man allegedly attacked by 3 Sask. men seeks justice, accountabilityA 40-year-old man from Poundmaker Cree Nation claims he was attacked by three white men in Battleford. Supporters of Colby Tootoosis say video suggests racism played a factor.CrimeJul 19, 2022
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Woman alleges racism at Regina Walmart; retailer concludes claim ‘unsubstantiated’Joyce Keepness spoke to reporters in the parking lot of the Walmart on Prince of Wales Drive Friday, alleging racist treatment occurred at the store last year.CanadaMay 9, 2022
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Vancouver play explores themes of Indigenous perspectives and internalized racismThe production of 'White Noise' comes just months after its writer, up-and-coming playwright, poet and actor Taran Kootenhayoo, died at age 27 in December.PerspectivesApr 23, 2022
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