A Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) officer opened a news conference by recognizing indigenous territory, water, and the Nations who call it home.
The officer said there was one item to discuss, but first noted the service stands on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Ojibwe, Ininew, Cree and Dakota, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
The statement also highlighted the source of the city’s drinking water. “Our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty 3 territory,” the officer said.
The acknowledgement framed the briefing and pointed to ongoing ties between Winnipeg and indigenous communities. It came before annoucement of charges against to WPS officers.
