Indigenous Racism

• Hamilton officer given suspended sentence, probation for assault on Indigenous man

  Hamilton 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,

  Crime

  Jun 29
  
• Sentencing of Hamilton officer who pleaded guilty to assault of Indigenous man begins

  The 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.

  Crime

  Jun 2
  
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• ‘A wicked web of lies’: Alberta town under fire for rejecting wellness centre for Indigenous families

  The 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.'

  Canada

  Apr 21
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• Vancouver hotel apologizes after ‘racist’ incident involving Indigenous cultural advisor

  The Hyatt Regency Vancouver has issued an apology to the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres after an alleged 'racist' incident.

  Canada

  Mar 16
• ‘Racist’ incident at Vancouver hotel condemned by Indigenous friendship centre association

  BC Aboriginal Association of Friendship Centres held a press conference Friday, alleging one of their cultural advisers experienced "racist" treatment at a Vancouver hotel.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• ‘Zero recollection’: Calgary councillor denies knowledge of racist comments captured on video

  Some believe one voice in the videos was that of Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean, but his image is not shown with the voice.

  Perspectives

  Oct 27, 2022
• Calls for change within Hamilton police following alleged assault on Indigenous man during arrest

  Members 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.

  Crime

  Aug 2, 2022
• Poundmaker man allegedly attacked by 3 Sask. men seeks justice, accountability

  A 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.

  Crime

  Jul 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.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
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• Vancouver play explores themes of Indigenous perspectives and internalized racism

  The 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.

  Perspectives

  Apr 23, 2022