Martha Troian APTN Investigates
On the eve before several rallies unravelled across the country, Jade Tootoosis is seen here after the verdict was read declaring Gerald Stanley not guilty in the shooting of Tootoosis’s cousin, Colten Boushie. Tootoosis told the crowd the family will fight for an appeal.
‘There was no justice served here today’: Jade Tootoosis spoke Friday night after Gerald Stanley acquitted in shooting death of her cousin, Colten Boushie #JusticeForColtenBoushie pic.twitter.com/ir0oFzs46M
— APTN National News () February 10, 2018
Rallies planned as calls for change follow Saskatchewan verdict https://t.co/2y564PmsEI #JusticeForColtenBoushie pic.twitter.com/Fy1W3bSXjL
— APTN National News () February 10, 2018
Hundreds of supporters, of all ages, march through downtown Vancouver calling for justice for Colten Boushie.
Skookamina Marchand from the Syllx FN #JusticeForColten pic.twitter.com/Gx7zfAAuoN
— Robert Anson Smith () February 10, 2018
APTN Investigates reporter Rob Smith was at the rally in Vancouver.
David Dennis wants you to remember Colten as a little baby. #JusticeForColten @ pic.twitter.com/KePZXFCQh8
— Robert Anson Smith () February 10, 2018
Over 1000 people showed up at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Saskatoon to show solidarity and support for the Boushie and Baptiste family. APTN National News reporter Chris Stewart was there.
Over 1000 people at Justice for Colten Boushie in Saskatoon pic.twitter.com/CF8GaDxHku
— Chris Stewart () February 10, 2018
APTN Investigates reporter, Martha Troian attended Winnipeg’s rally at the RCMP “D” Division. Participants chanted, “No Justice, No Peace” after the drumming.
Many drums out today. Asking for change. #mb #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/sEUd0mDCyE
— Martha Troian () February 10, 2018
APTN National News reporter Brittany Hobson covered the Winnipeg rally, it started at the Oodeena Circle and ending at the Law Courts of Winnipeg and to the RCMP “D” Division.
— Brittany Hobson () February 10, 2018
Tim Fontaine from The Laughing Drum with APTN was at the rally in Winnipeg.
#justiceforcolten rally, Winnipeg pic.twitter.com/Q0BNRjzvUw
— Tim Fontaine () February 10, 2018
Many supporters adorned with signs to their backs with words that read, ‘Justice for Colten.’ More photos by APTN National News reporter Brittany Hobson.
A look at the Winnipeg rally in support of #JusticeForColtenBoushie – Photos from pic.twitter.com/UPM5J0n8VY
— APTN National News () February 10, 2018
Supporters in Thunder Bay called for justice for Colten Boushie. APTN National News reporter Willow Fiddler was there.
At least 100 ppl + counting have come together in #tbay after Gerald Stanley was found not guilty of murder in the shooting death of young #ColtenBoushie in SK. pic.twitter.com/1OYM8EBlcH
— Willow Fiddler () February 10, 2018
At the Lil’ Bans Hockey Tournament in Dryden, Ont., players participated in a moment of silence for the injustices and racism thath Indigenous face and pray for healing and the coming together of all people.
Arms joined in a moment of silence at the #LilBands hockey tourney in Dryden for #ColtenBoushie + the “injustices + racism” across the country incl deaths of Joey Knapaysweet + Agnes Sutherland fr Fort Albany FN after altercations w Timmins police. pic.twitter.com/LXCZEOiVK4
— Willow Fiddler () February 11, 2018
Many people on Twitter used the hashtag #JusticeforColten and the hashtag #IdleNoMore was also seen. APTN National News reporter Beverly Andrews was at Toronto’s rally, at least 200 people attended Nathan Phillips Square.
#JusticeForColten #IdleNoMore #Toronto pic.twitter.com/wQ5YIWp52V
— Beverly Andrews () February 10, 2018
Supporters from Halifax gathered outside of the court house, many of them holding candles and drums. APTN National News reporter Justin Brake and APTN Investigates reporter Trina Roache were at the event.
Drummers smudge, sing Mi’kmaq Honour Song at Halifax #JusticeForColten rally pic.twitter.com/R5DsNO7XOW
— Justin Brake () February 10, 2018
On February 14th, 2pm CST, InFocus will take a look at rural racism in Canada and the Gerald Stanley and Colten Boushie case.
Is there a problem with racism in rural Canada? #StanleyTrial pic.twitter.com/nAmshU2zWQ
— APTN InFocus () February 10, 2018
Read the Canadian criminal code that deals with manslaughter, section 236, subsection A. Then, re-read Stanley’s testimony and try to make sense of the fact that his actions did not meet the criteria for a charge of manslaughter according to the jury. Or, in other words, what am I missing in my reading of this possible charge that the jury could have found him guilty of, but chose not to?
He’s still looking at two RCMP firearms related charges. I’m guessing he’ll get 30 days in jail, his weapons confiscated and probation.
Lastly, I hope the Boushie family goes forward with a civil suit against Stanley and wins that one. It won’t bring her son back, but it will send a loud message to Stanley for killing her son.
i have noticed that not all provinces of first nations posted any kind of words of support ,grief or prayers ,can anyone acknowledge,
Read the Canadian criminal code that deals with manslaughter, section 236, subsection A. Then, re-read Stanley’s testimony and try to make sense of the fact that his actions did not meet the criteria for a charge of manslaughter according to the jury. Or, in other words, what am I missing in my reading of this possible charge that the jury could have found him guilty of, but chose not to?
He’s still looking at two RCMP firearms related charges. I’m guessing he’ll get 30 days in jail, his weapons confiscated and probation.
Lastly, I hope the Boushie family goes forward with a civil suit against Stanley and wins that one. It won’t bring her son back, but it will send a loud message to Stanley for killing her son.
i have noticed that not all provinces of first nations posted any kind of words of support ,grief or prayers ,can anyone acknowledge,