SASKATOON – The Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform has scheduled a number of dialogues and presentations for this week.

"This is an important week for the Commission as we prepare to release our second interim report next month,’ said Commission chair Willie Littlechild. "We know the presenters will have much to tell us in the area of youth and the justice system which will be an important part of this next report."

On Tuesday, October 22, the Commission will hear from the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan. The meeting will take place at the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, 168 Wall Street in Saskatoon between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. This event is open to the media and the general public.

The Commission will meet with Indian Child and Family Services and the Saskatchewan Police Commission on Wednesday, October 23. The presentation from Indian Child and Family Services will be heard between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and the Police Commission presentation will be heard beginning at 2:45 p.m. The location is the Indian and Métis Friendship Centre and both presentations are open to the public and media.

On Friday, October 25 the Justice Reform Commission will be in Prince Albert for four presentations. Four groups will make presentations to the Commission. They are: Prince Albert Police Service, Operation Target, Prince Albert Youth Outreach Program and Prince Albert Youth Council. (the times and location is on in the Dialogues Section.)

For Further Information Contact:

Warren Goulding
Director of Communications
Commission on First Nations and Métis Peoples and Justice Reform
(306) 964-1212 or (306) 227-4350