Indigenous Policing events tomorrow in Montreal and Kahnaw�:ke

07/12/2017

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) would like to inform the community that a one-day Indigenous Policing workshop entitled �Reconciliation: Indigenous Policing Models in a Pluralistic Society� is being held in Montreal tomorrow (Thursday). The event will be followed by a tour of Kahnaw�:ke, a visit to the Peacekeeper station and dinner.

�This is the third annual event specific to civilian oversight of policing in Indigenous communities,� said Commissioner of Public Safety Ron Skye, who is also the Chairperson of the First Nations Police Governance Council and a Director on the Canadian Association of Police Governance � who is organizing this annual National Conference. �The entire day will be spent discussing issues that impact Indigenous police, their boards and communities. Those involved in First Nations policing services from across the country will be attending.�

The dinner will be hosted by the Kahnaw�:ke Peacekeepers and will feature speakers offering their recollections of policing in Kahnaw�:ke.

�Policing in Kahnaw�:ke has a long history, and I�m proud to be part of it,� said Iets�nhaienhs Gina Deer, who holds the Policing Portfolio for the MCK. �On behalf of the community, I�m pleased to welcome of the participants who will be visiting Kahnaw�:ke and attending the dinner.� �