Southwestern First Nation bars provincial court from its community – CBC

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Apr 01, 2025

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation chief says safety concerns behind the decision to send court hearing to Brandon

A southwestern Manitoba First Nation is blocking provincial courts from visiting its community, citing safety concerns.

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation’s provincial circuit court was creating security concerns when it came to the physical and mental well-being of community members, says Chief Vince Tacan.

Court takes place twice a month in the community’s mature student centre and the chief said it wasn’t providing the necessary security.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/sioux-valley-circuit-court-1.7498423

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