The podcast discusses an ongoing inquest into a devastating mass stabbing on James Smith Cree Nation. Topics covered include the motive behind the attacks, testimonies from victims and family members, and the outrage over the release of the perpetrator. It also explores the impact on the community and the need for support.
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The coroner's inquest into the mass stabbing aims to honor the victims, provide clarity on what happened, and potentially lead to recommendations for the future.
The inquest highlighted acts of heroism from community members who attempted to stop the attacker, while raising concerns about the police response and the release of the perpetrator despite his criminal history.
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Trauma and Impact on the Community
The James Smith Cree Nation community experienced an unimaginable trauma on September 4, 2022, with 11 people killed and 17 wounded in a mass stabbing. The inquest into the massacre began recently, bringing mixed feelings among the community members. Some expressed a sense of heaviness and tension about what was to come, while others questioned the faith in the justice system, which has historically been unfair to them. The inquest aims to honor the victims, provide clarity on what happened, and potentially lead to recommendations for the future.
Testimonies and Insights
During the inquest, powerful testimonies were given, shedding light on the events leading up to the attack and the dynamics within the assailant's relationships. Vanessa Burns, the former partner of Miles Sanderson, the perpetrator, spoke about the years of abuse she endured. Various witnesses provided detailed accounts, revealing Sanderson's descent into violence, his paranoia, and specific grievances he believed he had with the victims. The inquest also highlighted acts of heroism from community members who attempted to stop the attacker.
Criticisms and Potential Action
The police response to the mass stabbing has faced criticism and raised important questions. Concerns were voiced about the detachment commander stopping for fast food on the way to the scene and officers driving past a school bus where a victim was dying. Moreover, there were frustrations over Miles Sanderson's release despite his extensive criminal history. The inquest will further explore these issues, and at its conclusion, the jury will make recommendations to prevent such attacks in the future. Action steps discussed by the community include better addiction services, improved mental health support, cultural revival, and more responsive policing.
Less than a year and a half after a mass stabbing devastated James Smith Cree Nation and surrounding communities in Saskatchewan, a coroner’s inquest began last week into how Myles Sanderson killed 11 people and hurt 17 others.
What happened in the days prior to the attacks?
What do police analysts say the motive could have been?
What supports do community members need now?
Jason Warick is a reporter with CBC Saskatoon.
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