The head of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation says a decision to reward some OPP officers last week sends a wrong message to First Nations. One award was for exemplary performance in the Pikangikum First Nation dispute last year and the other, a bravery award for the officer who shot a First Nations woman in Kenora. Grand Chief Stan Beardy calls the commendations glorified and unnecessary. Monday, May 30, 2011
Beardy slams OPP commendations
The head of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation says a decision to reward some OPP officers last week sends a wrong message to First Nations. One award was for exemplary performance in the Pikangikum First Nation dispute last year and the other, a bravery award for the officer who shot a First Nations woman in Kenora. Grand Chief Stan Beardy calls the commendations glorified and unnecessary. 