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September 8 2023. 26 months.
Cops are cowards & so is the Independent Investigations Office.
More than 2 years since Jay (Jared) Lowndes was killed by the Campbell River RCMP, the IIO still has not concluded its investigations.
The cops who killed Jay - and the cops who have killed many others - are still on duty. That cop might be visiting your kids school this year. Please develop a safety plan re: Cops In Schools.
While the Independent Investigations Office of BC advised Jay's family that they would be submitting their final report to BC Prosecution Services in "early" 2023, we're more than halfway through the year and the report still has not been filed.
August 8 2023. 25 Months.
It has been more than 2 years since Jay (Jared) Lowndes was killed by the Campbell River RCMP.
While the Independent Investigations Office of BC advised Jay's family that they would be submitting their final report to BC Prosecution Services in "early" 2023, we're more than halfway thru the year and the report still has not been filed.
Last month, during the 2 year anniversary, Fig Tree Palace Fieldhouse/ Vancouver Prison Justice Groups put together a collaborative banner for people to add to. They asked: "What does justice mean to you?" Folks replied: "prayers answered," "fuck the RCMP," "Don't back down," "All red," "Land back," and so much more.
Colonial justice systems - including "oversight" agencies don't exist to promote true and natural justice - they are here to distract us from the endemic failures of policing.
We need to Abolish the RCMP and recreate the IIO. Families need justice - not delays, indignities & punishment.
July 8 2023: 2nd year Anniversary of the murder of jared Lowndes
24 months. 2 years. Saturday July 8 marks the second anniversary of #JusticeForJared.
Photos taken in so-called Campbell River - Xwemalhkwu/Homalco Territory.
With grateful thanks to beloved family of Jay - including Ashleahaa, Tanya & his cousins who set up memorials at the site where Jared took his last breaths – the Campbell River Tim Hortons.
On Saturday afternoon, family of Jared Lowndes and supporters gathered in Vancouver at Grandview Park to acknowledge this event at Honouring Their Names: Indigenous Justice and Healing. Out of respect for the DTES Powwow honouring Salish Matriarch Kat Zu'comulwat Norris, the memorial took place from 1-3 PM, so people can attend the 4 PM dinner at 5 PM Grand Entry.
The event envisioned what justice &healing can look like – on unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, səlilwətaɬ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations, on the yintah, and across the territories colonially know as canada.
This anniversary started with the filing of a civil suit against the BC Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General and 4 unidentified Campbell River Officers. This fight will take years.
July 8; Honouring Their Names: Indigenous Justice & Healing
Justice for Jared in Prince George
Tuesday June 6, 9:00 AM
Prince George Courthouse
Court Support for the family of Dale CulverOn Tuesday June 6, we will be at the Prince George courthouse to attend the criminal hearing for 5 RCMP officers facing charges in the 2017 killing of Dale Culver. This includes RCMP officers Paul Ste-Marie and Jean Francois Monette (both charged with manslaughter) and Jon Eusebio Cruz, Arthur Dalman, and Clarence MacDonald (all charged with attempting to obstruct justice.).
Thursday June 8, 6:00 PM
ArtSpace at Books & Co. (1685 3rd Ave)
Public Panel: Justice & Policing in Norther CommunitiesOn Thursday June 8, we will be hosting a public panel,Justice & Policing in Northern Communities at Books and Company - ArtSpace. We are looking forward to meeting with local organizers and having important discussions about holding police accountable and addressing police killings of Indigenous people – throughout BC and Canada.
On June 6, 5 RCMP officers involved in the killing of Dale Culver(Gitxsan & Wet’suwet’en) are set to make their firstappearance, which has already been delayed twice. Dale Culver was killed by the Prince George RCMP on July 18 2017.
On June 8, #JusticeForJared marks 23months of fighting for justice, following the killing of Jared Lowndes (Wet’suwet’en) by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8, 2021.
If you live in or around Prince George, please join #JusticeForJared and Pivot, in support of Wet’suwet’en people fighting to end police violence – on the yintah & beyond.
RCMP 150 is a celebration of colonial genocide.
We acknowledge Indigenous people whose lives have been stolen by BC RCMP in recent decades. We note many relatives have disappeared after dying in custody due to oversight + accountability agencies serving police interests.
HONOUR THEIR NAMES
Paulsey Alphonse | Williams Lake Indian Band | Killed by Williams Lake RCMP on November 11 2000
Lorraine Moon | Squamish Nation | Killed by Alert Bay RCMP on February 28 2003
Clayton Alvin Willey | Métis | Killed by Prince George RCMP on July 21 2003
Jay Douglas Louis | Okanagan Indian Band | Killed by Vernon RCMP on May 19 2006
Rodney Jackson | Gitanmaax First Nations Band (Gitxsan) | Killed by Hazelton RCMP on September 26 2009
Ryan Jacob | Squamish Nation | Killed by Burnaby RCMP on January 31 2013
James Butters Aka James Hayward | Nation Unknown | Killed by Port Hardy RCMP on July 8 2015
James McIntyre | Nation Unknown | Killed by Dawson Creek RCMP on July 16 2015
Marvel Woodhouse | Nation Unknown | Killed by Surrey RCMP on March 2 2016
Jõvan Williams | Cheslatta Nation | Killed by Granisle RCMP on April 21 2016
Dale Culver | Wet'suwet'en & Gitxsan Nations | Killed by Prince George RCMP on July 18 2017
Aaron Lee Prince | Nation Unknown | Killed by Qualicum Beach RCMP on October 12 2017
Everett Patrick | Lake Babine Nation | Killed in Prince George RCMP Custody on April 20 2020
Julian Jones | Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nation | Killed by Tofino RCMP on February 27 2021
Jared Lowndes | Wet’suwet’en Nation | Killed by Campbell River RCMP on July 8 2021
David Baker | Nation Unknown | Killed by Quesnel RCMP on August 31 2021
Jimmie Johanesson | Haida Nation | Killed by Surrey RCMP on April 8 2022
Rojun Alphonse | Williams Lake First Nation | Died By Self-Inflicted Injuries During an RCMP Call To His Home on July 10 2022
Barret Jack | Wet’suwet’en Nation (Witset) | Killed in Smithers RCMP Custody on September 4 2022
Surrance Myers | Tŝilhqot'in First Nation | Killed in Williams Lake RCMP Custody on October 1 2022
Calvin Goertzen | Nation Unknown | Killed by Burnaby RCMP on December 16 2022
Erin Norman | Nation Unknown | Killed by Surrey RCMP on April 4 2023
This list was put together with information from:
1) #JusticeForJared | Honour Their Names | justiceforjared.org
2) killercopscanada | documenting killings of people bypolice at all levels in Canada | killercopscanada.wordpress.com
3) Tracking (In)Justice | Law Enforcement/Criminal JusticeData & Transparency Project | trackinginjustice.ca
May 2023
22 months. #JusticeForJared won't back down. Nearly 2 years ago Jared"Jay" Lowndes was killed by the Campbell River RCMP.
Whether on the yintah, in city cells, or in tim hortons parking lots, Wet'suwet'en lives are under attack by the armed forces that protect the colonial occupation known as kkkanada.
April 2023. 21 months.
Families fighting for justice are stronger together. Last month, Black & Indigenous families who are living through the realities of police murder came together at Honour Their Names.
Each of these families have been forced to confront the shameful andgenocidal violence of the state. #JusticeForJared stands alongside families fighting for justice!
When these families join forces, they are unstoppable.
Pictured from L-R: Laura Holland (mother of Jared Lowndes), Nhora Aust (mother of Anthony Aust), Carol Manson (mother of Julian Jones), Claudette Clayton Beals (mother of Regis Korchinski-Paquet), Inktsu Manson (niece of Julian Jones) & Laura Manson (sister of Julian Jones).
Honour Their Names Volume II
It's official! Honour Their Names Volume II opens at GalleryGachet on the International Day Against Police Brutality, Wednesday March 15.
Thanks to all the folks supporting this show, including BCCivil Liberties Association, Coalition of Peers Dismantling the Drug War, Gallery Gachet, Justice for Anthony Aust, Justice for Julian Jones, 221A, Masks4EastVan, Pivot Legal Society, Regis4Ever Foundation, Tierra Negra Arts,
Tracking (in)Justice, Vines Art Festival& VIVO Media Arts Centre.#JusticeForJared: 19 months and justice is coming!
February 2023
The family of Jared Lowndes is still waiting on the final decision o fthe Independent Investigations Office of BC, and for the file to be fully
transferred over to the Crown. We know that charges are recommended against at least 3 cops in the murder of Jared Lowndes.We also know justice is coming. Last week, charges were announced against 5 RCMP officers in the police murder of Dale Culver (Gitxsan &
Wet'suweten).Read this article by Amanda Follett Hosgood for more info.
Justice for Jared, for Dale & for everyone whose precious life was stolen from us by the racist police.
Justice for Dale Culver (Gitxsan & Wet'suwet'en).
On February 1st, BC Prosecution Services announced that 5 #RCMP officers will face charges related to the 2017 murder of Dale Culver. Justice for Dale Culver (Gitxsan & Wet'suwet'en). Full details.In 2020, Tracey Speed, mother of Dale’s daughter Lily Sped-Namox said “It just should have never happened. He was very unfairly judged by just being an Aboriginal male on a bike. So the whole thing should have never have happened to begin with.”
Prince George RCMP Cst. Paul Ste-Marie and Cst. Jean Francois Monette will face manslaughter charges. RCMP Cst. Arthur Dalman, Cst. Clarence (Alex) Alexander MacDonald, and Sgt. Bayani (Jon) Eusebio Cruz are charged with attempting to obstruct justice. There is no public information about whether or not they are currently active members of any RCMP or other police force.
#WetsuwetenStrong #WetsuwetenFreeJanuary 2023
18 months ago, Jared Lowndes was murdered by the Campbell River RCMP. The Independent Investigations Office (the "official" body that investigates police for criminal wrong doing) is still deciding whether 3 or 4 RCMP officers will face charges - ultimately they all must be held accountable for their vile & genocidal actions.
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17 Months. Fighting for justice.
December 2023
On July 8, 2021, Jared Lowndes (Wet’suwet’en) was attacked &murdered by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8, 2021. For over a year, his
family has tirelessly fought to keep Jared's name in the public's imagination.Last week, the IIO delivered their findings, following an investigation into 4 Campbell River RCMP officers. The IIO has reason to believe charges
should be brought against at least 3 officers; specifically the RCMP
dog-handler and the 2 officers who shot and killed Jared.These findings confirm what the family knew: that the RCMP unjustlyexecuted Jared Lowndes.
Pictured here is a card that commemorates the 1 year anniversary actionin so-called Campbell River. Get in touch if you want to purchase a set of
cards and support #JusticeForJared.(On the back of the card):
One year after RCMP killed Wet'suwet'en man,loved ones push for justice
“An eagle that has been observing the ceremonyand making occasional chatter calls now pipes up louder. The eagles areagreeing, people murmur. There's a pause as everyone listens to the eagle song.Circling down, the eagle swoops towards the gathering. The crowd gasps as asingle feather falls slowly. Traffic stops, as Jason runs to retrieve thefeather for Laura. She will later pass it on to a couple, dear friends of Jaywho are now expecting a baby. They'll give the feather to their daughter, inremembrance of uncle Jay."
- Odette Auger
December 1 2022 Press Conference and Rally
#JusticeForJared IIOBC recommends charges against at least 3 CampbellRiver RCMP Officers in the murder of Jared Lowndes (Wet'suwet'en, Laksilyu
Clan) on July 8 2021 in a Tim Horton's Parking Lot. This vicious police attack
also led to the death of police service dog, Gator, who was sicced on Jared by
his dog-handler (one of the RCMP officers who the IIO is recommending face
criminal charges).Click here to view the press conference and see more stories
Nov. 2022. 16 Months. No Justice
On July 8, 2021, Jared Lowndes (Wet’suwet’en) was attacked & murdered by the Campbell River RCMP on July 8, 2021. In these months, his family has courageously gathered to call attention to the genocidal system that murdered him. Laura Holland & Family lead this work and remind us all: DON'T BACK DOWN.
Photos here are from October 22, International Day Against Police Brutality. Last night Stark Raven featured recordings from the event. Listen to the full episode on Spotify.
Join Us October 22nd
International Day of Protest Against Police Brutality
Oppenheimer Park 12-5 pm
Anniversay Memorial for Anthony Aust
OCt 7th
In October 2022, Laura Holland traveled to unceded, unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory, so-called Ottawa, to attend the second anniversary memorial for Anthony Aust. Anthony Aust was murdered by the Ottawa Police Service on October 7, 2020. During this trip, the Aust family announced their lawsuit against the Ottawa Police, as part of their continued fight for justice. During this trip, Laura stood alongside other families whose lives have been shattered by police murder - Bridget Tolley (daughter of Gladys Tolley), Claudette Beals-Clayton (mother of Regis Korchinski-Paquet), Lorna Robsinon (mother of Jermaine Carby), Ann Marie White (mother of Jamal Francique), and of course, Nhora Aust (mother of Anthony Aust) and the Justice for Anthony Aust Collective.
During her time in so-called Ottawa, Laura also joined the Community Panel and Dinner: "I thought you would be the last one. Families will never heal until police murders stop!": A community panel and dinner to hear from the families of victims of policing in honour of Anthony Aust and to mark the two year anniversary of his murder at the hand of the Ottawa Police. You can watch the full panel here: https://www.facebook.com/CPEPgroup/videos/634067464898246
September 2022
In September 2022 #JusticeForJared supported calls to action on the 5 month anniversary of Haida Elder Jimmie Johannesson’s death during a “wellness check” conducted by the Surrey RCMP.
News stories
‘Calls to Action’ issued 5 months after cops shoot Surrey man dead during ‘wellness’ check
Backgrounder & Press Release
BCCLA, Pivot Legal Society, #Justice for Jared, The Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the family of Haida Elder Jimmie Johannesson Announce Calls to Action five months after Surrey RCMP Fatality
https://bccla.org/news/2022/09/bccla-pivot-legal-society-justice-for-jared-the-union-of-bc-indian-chiefs-ubcic-and-the-family-of-haida-elder-jimmie-johannesson-announce-calls-to-action-five-months-after-surrey-rcmp-fatality/
August 2022
August 2022 marked a deadly & dangerous month, with multiple IIO investigations regarding the conduct of the VPD. #JusticeForJared joined advocacy in support of the family of Chris Amyotte, who was killed by the VPD on August 22, and called for justice and action following an incident of “serious harm” done by the VPD on July 30.
Backgrounders & Press Releases
Statement Regarding the 5th VPD Murder in 2022
https://www.pivotlegal.org/statement_regarding_the_5th_vpd_murder_in_2022
Joint Letter RE: VPD and IIO actions in the Downtown Eastside - Saturday July 30, 2022
THe Anniversary oF Jared's Murder
July 8th
July 8 marked the first anniversary of Jared’s murder at the hands of the Campbell River RCMP. This anniversary was marked by an action in Campbell River, where family and friends of Jared Lowndes and supporters of #JusticeForJared gathered to bring attention to his unjust murder.
Calls for inquiry after First Nations man in B.C. dies during RCMP distress call
Protesters surround Campbell River RCMP detachment on anniversary of Indigenous man's death
Family, friends searching for answers a year after killing of Jared Lowndes
‘Year of love and rage’: Grieving moms rally on anniversary of Lowndes shooting
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