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An elder from the Squamish Nation is calling on the B.C. government and the City of Vancouver to appoint First Nations representatives to fill vacancies on the Vancouver Police Board.
Two board spaces have opened in the last year amid high-profile resignations, and Vancouver First Nations say reconciliation calls for their members to fill the gaps.
Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh First Nations want seats on Vancouver police board; meanwhile, Musqueam Indian Band member expected to be appointed to board.
Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh First Nations want seats on Vancouver police board; meanwhile, Musqueam Indian Band member expected to be appointed to board.
B.C.'s premier says changes to the Police Act are "clearly needed" following the resignation of a high-profile member of the Vancouver Police Board and controversy in Surrey.