In-custody death prompts calls to change relationship between RCMP, Indigenous people

The family of Gerald Straightnose, who died in RCMP custody on June 5, 2025, is joined by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in demanding accountability and reforms regarding the treatment of Indigenous individuals by police. A rally in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, on July 10, 2025, featured calls for justice and answers surrounding his death.

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People are asking for justice for Gerald Straightnose, who died while in police care, and they want changes to help keep Indigenous people safe.

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