Help Bronson Paul’s Family

Bronson Paul of Neqotkuk (aka: Tobique) First Nation was killed by RCMP yesterday. Details are scarce, I don't think it’s even been 24 hours yet. What we do know is the RCMP failed to contact tribal security to help deescalate whatever situation led to Paul’s death, a strategy which community leaders say has been successful in the past.

The chief and council say that before the shooting, the RCMP did not request assistance from the First Nation's council, outreach team or tribal security members. In the past, the statement says, such requests have typically "helped de-escalate these situations."

"We are unsure why lethal force was used in this case; however, Bronson is another Indigenous man who was killed in the hands of the police, along with Rodney Levi, Chantel Moore and Steven (Iggy) Dedam."

You can support Bronson Paul's family via GoFundMe.