Northern media report at least six current investigations into RCMP behaviour
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“There’s a long history of mistrust. Incidents like the one at Kinngait show that systemic racism in our territory is real.” She said the territory is likely to contract with an already existing body in the south for the reviews.Ehaloak said the force wants the relationship improved as well. She notes the Nunavut government and V-Division – the RCMP section that polices the territory – have jointly signed an agreement to that effect.
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