New member brings Indigenous perspective to Calgary police commission

A new appointee to the Calgary police commission says she hopes to bring an Aboriginal perspective to the body that provides civilian oversight to the force.

Marilyn North Peigan, a member of the Piikani First Nation, is one of three female appointees, all of whom come from diverse backgrounds. 

“I think it’s very important to have that reflection of the Aboriginal community in those positions of power, and be able to reflect their needs as well, because the relationship between the Aboriginal community and policing in general has been very unique,” said North Peigan, who is a warrant officer with

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