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It's not a new trend but the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Edmonton's prisons is much higher than the Canadian average and continuing to grow at a faster rate, as advocates search for solutions.
Article content Inmates of Saskatchewan’s correctional facilities won’t get visits from their loved ones due to the COVID-19 pandemic this holiday season, but two community-based organizations are working together to make sure they know they aren’t alone. STR8 UP, which works with people who want to leave gangs, and Inspired Minds, a creative writing program for incarcerated people, are working together on care packages for inmates at the Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Pine Grove Correctional Centres. Money for the gifts is raised through a GoFundMe campaign. We apologize, but this video ...