Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments given conditions by mediation circle - News Summed Up

Woman arrested for anti-Indigenous comments given conditions by mediation circle


OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION, CANADA—A Manitoba woman arrested over online comments that threatened violence against Indigenous people will serve 80 hours of community service on a First Nation as one of many conditions to resolve the case after participating in mediation circles. The woman, who is non-Indigenous, was given seven conditions based on Cree laws, values and traditions that include writing an apology and an essay on Indigenous issues. Both women took part in the first circle on Opaskwayak Cree Nation in January. Article Continued BelowOne of the women did not show up for the final mediation circle on Wednesday. Sinclair said it was a historic opportunity to see justice from a First Nations perspective and the woman who took part was very receptive.


Source: thestar February 13, 2019 21:00 UTC



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