K’ómoks First Nation and CVRD stand against ‘comedy’ troupe

 By Madeline Dunnett Local Journalism Initiative K’ómoks First Nation said in a Sept. 4 news release that the nation is against a performance coming to the Comox Valley  by “comedy” group The Danger Cats. The group is reportedly known to have ties to the far-right extremist group Diagalon and is performing in a secret location in the Comox Valley on Sept. 26 — four days before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The press release outlines how the group has historically mocked the women murdered by Robert Pickton and shares comedy that perpetuates harmful stereotypes. The nation stated that the timing of this event — four days before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — is an insult to the purpose of the memorial day. “By attempting to…

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