Act of reconciliation ruffles feathers in Alberta

The family of Jon Wells couldn’t believe what they were hearing: The Calgary Police Service received a gift of 15 eagle feathers earlier this week. The police announced the feathers came from nearby Kainai First Nation (Blood Tribe) and Siksika nation – and were blessed in a special ceremony. They are to be used during swearing-in events. Yet, Calgary police are under investigation for the death of Wells, 42, of Kainai, during an altercation last September. Wells’ aunt Laverne Wells spoke to APTN National News Host Creeson Agecoutay.   Your Name *Your Email Address *Details *Name Tags: Alberta, Calgary Police Service, eagle feathers, Jon Wells Continue Reading Nearly two months after her death, family of April Woodhouse still seeks answers Author(s) Creeson Agecoutay [email protected]