Alert Bay’s ‘Namgis chief and council welcomed local RCMP officers to take part in a special healing gathering this month.
The community’s fifth annual Missing Murdered Indigenous Women Healing Gathering took place on February 13. This year police officers from the Indigenous Policing Service walked with the community, and the procession was led by the detachment commander and a police vehicle.
The walk ended at the Big House, where inside there were ceremonies and songs, presentations to family members, and lunch.
Detachment Commander Sgt. Erin Stevenson says RCMP members were honoured to be invited to participate, listen, learn and to show their support and respect.
Indigenous policing member Const. Seanan Sharp was given special recognition for his work towards reconciliation, building relationships with elders, youth and community members.
