'Justice for Jon': Hundreds join walk in tribute of Blood Tribe man, call for action
Several hundred people joined a Monday walk to honour Jon Wells, the Blood Tribe member who died after an altercation with Calgary police earlier in September. Marchers demanded justice for Wells’ death, which occurred at a Calgary hotel after officers “applied various uses of force” during an altercation that lasted more than three minutes.
Hundreds march for Blood Tribe man who died in police custody
Hundreds of people marched alongside the family of Jon Wells on Monday to honour the Blood Tribe member and continue their calls for justice following his death in police custody. Wells's sister, Leslie, who attended the march, said the support she and her family have been shown is extraordinary.
March honours Indigenous man who died in Calgary police custody
Community members are calling for change after the death of an Indigenous man in Calgary police custody. A march was held in Jon Wells's honour on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Skylar Peters reports.
Hundreds walk in honour of Indigenous man who died in police custody
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hundreds took part in a walk in honour of an Indigenous man who died in police custody two weeks ago.
Blood Tribe man killed in altercation with Calgary police
A man from the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta died during an altercation with Calgary police early Thursday morning. APTN News has confirmed Jon Wells, 42, died after being taken into custody.
Blood Tribe chief demands action after death of Indigenous man in police custody
Blood Tribe Chief Roy Fox says the death of Jon Wells on Sept. 17 after a scuffle with police at a Calgary hotel, has brought back memories of a public inquiry in the 1980s that “underscored the cultural gap” between his community and police.
Blood Tribe marches for justice after member dies in police custody
Members of the Blood Tribe in Alberta marched for justice in Calgary on Monday to honour Jon Wells, a fellow band member who died in police custody earlier in September.
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