British Columbia: UBCIC Calls For Systemic Change Necessary For Policing

British Columbia: UBCIC Calls For Systemic Change Necessary For Policing   Last week the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council publicly stated their shock and dismay of the King County Prosecutor's office would not bring charges against Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk for the shooting death of John T. Williams, a carver with roots in Ditidaht First Nation, Vancouver Island, BC. Birk fatally shot Williams on Aug. 30, 2010 as he was making his way along a busy downtown street.   “The Union of BC Indian...

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