By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Tofino, B.C. \u2013 Direct efforts are underway to address the distrust and problematic history First Nations face within Canada\u2019s justice system. At the beginning of May, Tofino Provincial Court was relocated from the Tofino Community Hall to the Tin Wis Conference Centre on Tla-o-qui-aht-First Nations traditional territory. Court will continue to be held at this new location on Tla-o-qui-aht land for the next few years. Tin Wis is the former site of Christie Indian Residential School. \u201cIt used to be the gymnasium of the residential school. It holds a lot of significance,\u201d said Tla-o-qui-aht Justice Manager Curtis Joseph (Tayiisimc\u030ci\u0142). Members of the newly formed Tla-o-qui-aht Justice Committee will also be present during the sentencing process to ensure community members are represented \u2013… <\/p>\n
By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Tofino, B.C. \u2013 Direct efforts are underway to address the distrust and problematic history First Nations face within Canada\u2019s justice system. At the beginning of May, Tofino Provincial Court was relocated from the Tofino Community Hall to the Tin Wis Conference Centre on Tla-o-qui-aht-First Nations traditional territory. Court will continue to be held at this new location on Tla-o-qui-aht land for the next few years. Tin Wis is the former site of Christie Indian Residential School. \u201cIt used to be the gymnasium of the residential school. It holds a lot of significance,\u201d said Tla-o-qui-aht Justice Manager Curtis Joseph (Tayiisimc\u030ci\u0142). Members of the newly formed Tla-o-qui-aht Justice Committee will also be present during the sentencing process to ensure community members are represented \u2013... <\/p>\n