Police Service Embraces Change

Grand Entry during the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Pow Wow 2008 at Credit Union Centre on October 26, 2008. Mayor Don Atchison, FSIN Chief Lawrence Joseph, Saskatoon Police Chief Clive Weighill, and Red Pheasant first Nation Chief Sheldon Wuttunee led the grand entry.
Photo courtesy Greg Pender/The StarPhoenix

As Saskatoon’s diversity grows, so does the role of the Saskatoon Police Service Cultural Resources Unit. The unit recently expanded to include a Sergeant and three Constables. They provide assistance to cultural community groups, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Saskatoon Tribal Council, Metis Society, Open Door Society and the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.

Members of the Cultural Resource Unit work with new immigrants to Canada in a variety of ways to make their transition easier. SPS programs like Peacekeepers also allow the Cultural Resource Officers to work closely, building relationships with youth. 

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