A presentation and community meeting was conducted at the Kikiwak inn on Wednesday Night by The Manitoba First Nations Police Service.

 

One of the main items brought up was the recruitment process for those interested in joining the force and they hope to have Opaskwayak Cree Nation members on board.

 

An announcement was made that Manitoba First Nations Police Service would provide policing for Opaskwayak Cree Nation after much research and consideration. 

 

OCN vice Chief Jennifer Flett says that the force has a better understanding of indigenous culture and allowing this force to provide policing gives the community and their members a change to practice their sovereignty.

 

The Transfer of services from the RCMP to Manitoba First Nations Police Service is expected to be official on April 1^st of 2020.

 

You can learn more about the police force at mfnp.ca