MFNPS MEDIA RELEASE: Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Has New Police Service

(Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB) The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation and the Manitoba First Nation Police Service (MFNPS) hosted a signing ceremony today to celebrate the opening of the latest MFNPS detachment in the community and new era of public safety for the people of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation.

The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (BON) is one of the latest First Nations to have the Manitoba First Nation Police Service as their police service of jurisdiction. The MFNPS officially began policing the community on October 1^st at 8:00 a.m. BON had previously been policed by the R.C.M.P. through their Selkirk detachment. The MFNPS has created a temporary detachment building in the community while plans for construction of a permanent building are forthcoming.

BON Chief Gordon Bluesky said that “This partnership has been a long time coming, and we are excited to see it come to fruition. Community safety has always been our priority, and we are confident that with the support and expertise of Manitoba First Nation Police Services, we will create a safer and more secure environment for all. We look forward to this new chapter of collaboration and are excited about the positive impact this will have on our community.”

MFNPS Chief of Police Doug Palson stated that “The members of the MFNPS, along with the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Police Commission, are proud to be the new police service for the people of BON. We are guided by the Seven Sacred Teachings and are committed to serving and protecting the community in a culturally respectful way through a trauma informed lens. We are proud to partner with the community and our other partners to further public safety and wellbeing.”

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is now one of ten First Nation communities served by the MFNPS.

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is located approximately 100 kilometres north of Winnipeg. The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation has a total membership of approximately 2,220 people. www.brokenheadojibwaynation.ca

The MFNPS Brokenhead detachment office is located at 3 Bear Road.

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