Shawna Oochoo
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Board removes White Pony Lodge co-founder Shawna Oochoo from organizationHeather Griffith, a member on the board, said the reason for Oochoo’s release was there simply was not enough funding to support her position, and said making the decision was ‘agonizing.’CanadaMar 29, 2018
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Global News follows White Pony Lodge on Regina community patrolOnce on patrol, the group splits into two crews to cover both sides of the street. Immediately, team leaders on both sides called the patrol to a stop to collect syringes and other paraphernalia that was littering the sidewalks and adjacent lawns.FeaturesNov 7, 2016
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Why the term ‘aboriginal’ has fallen out of favour in SaskatchewanThe word aboriginal has been widely used to encompass First Nations, Inuit and Métis people since the 1980s. But some indigenous people do not recognize the word, even choosing to refrain from National Aboriginal Day celebrations because of how the identifier is perceived.CanadaJul 7, 2016
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Regina groups attempt to steer youth away from gang involvementShawna Oochoo is leading the "Straight Outta: North Central" project, a presentation with former gang members that she hopes will educate at-risk youth before they join a gang.CrimeJun 7, 2016
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New community group enlists help to curb North Central violenceThe Bear Clan Patrol started out using street patrols in Winnipeg's North End to show a positive influence in the community and instill pride in their neighbourhood. Oochoo thinks street patrols in North Central could have a similar effect.CanadaApr 16, 2016
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