Several police forces have been rocked by allegations of racism since an investigation was launched into the freezing deaths of two native men in Saskatoon. Vigils were held in two cities Saturday night, renewing calls for a public inquiry into how the justice system treats native people. About 400 people attended a vigil in Saskatoon. They want a probe into all aspects of the criminal justice system.
Native leaders say it's the only way to clear the air.
Perry Bellegarde is chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. He led the call for a wider-ranging inquiry. We have to have that because no police force can operate with that veil or that cloud over it. Nobody can operate like that. As Bellegarde spoke, a similar event was taking 150 kilometres north in Prince Albert.