Maskwacis RCMP attend Indigenous Policing Summit in Calgary
Published 2:31 pm Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Several Maskwacis front line police officers attended the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Indigenous Police Summit in Calgary at the Tsuut’ina Nation Sept. 21 and 22.
The national three-day summit provided a platform for police leaders to “strengthen operational readiness and build capacity in relation to Indigenous policing,” stated a press release.
“It has been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and over five years since the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We are moving from listening and learning to action.”
The event focused on equipping decision-makers with practical strategies and tools to:
– Bring police leaders and Indigenous knowledge together to enhance community safety.
– Support the role of First Nations laws and by-laws in building safer communities.
– Apply lessons from past inquiries and reports to current practices.
– Promote understanding of Indigenous traditions and governance in policing.
– Equip police to support Indigenous-led safety efforts and foster lasting, respectful relationships.
“There is not a ‘one-size-that-fits-all’ way of policing,” said A/Cpl. Catlin Chiasson, Maskwacis public information officer.
“Having open dialogue with the nations is important and we look forward to continuing the conversations.”