Close to 100 people gathered on the steps of Confederation Building in St. John's calling for the defunding of police Saturday afternoon. Benoit is part of the newly-formed Indigenous Activist Collective, a group formed to inspire decolonialization and promote Indigenous voices in the community. Defund the police rally is happening now at the confederation building. (Heather Gillis/CBC)Stan Nochasak, originally from Nain, recalled stories of his uncle while in Her Majesty's Penitentiary. Benoit said Saturday's rally was the beginning of more rallies in the community until the group feels its voice is heard.

Source: CBC News June 27, 2020 21:00 UTC