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[WSJ] Indigenous Community Reels After Stabbing Attacks in Canada

September 20, 2022September 18, 2022 News canada, indigenous, indigenous peoples, James Smith Cree Nation, Native Americans, Saskatchewan, violence

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, Saskatchewan—On a recent day in this small community on the Canadian prairie, people gathered in the school gym listening to traditional indigenous drums and mournful music at back-to-back funerals. Outside, people huddled in groups, crying and smoking. It has been two weeks since this territory of 2,000 people became the scene … Read more

NYTimes: Lawlessness on Indian Land

January 11, 2021November 21, 2012 News indian country, indian land, lawlessness, navajo, new york times, pine ridge, violence

Editorial Lawlessness on Indian Land Published: November 21, 2012 Violence and crime rage unchecked in Indian country, yet the federal government, the primary law enforcer on reservations, is investigating and prosecuting fewer violent felonies, and reducing financing for tribal courts and public-safety programs. That is a scandal. Timothy Williams reported in The Times last week … Read more