Justice

There is a tremendous amount of work to be done to improve equitable access and outcomes.  The challenges of today will not magically improve overnight. Restorative justice is an essential component of what better looks like.  The Métis Nation of Alberta must continue to work with all levels of government, the courts, and law enforcement, to improve culturally respectful and equitable access to justice.  We require a bottom up approach that prioritizes the victims, families and outcomes, understanding that it will require significant education, training and recruitment of culturally informed and indigenous candidates.  Our law schools, collages and police forces  need to prioritize these recruitment needs  to overcome the significant cultural and geographic obstacles and bias we are struggling with today.  Our people must be able to see themselves reflected at all levels of our justice system and protection of our women, children and vulnerable Métis citizens can not be neglected, or put on the back burner. Hate has no home in Métis justice, MMIWG2S+ must be a part of our Justice strategies and initiatives, our most vulnerable citizens deserve to feel safe wherever they live in our Métis Homeland.