The Winnipeg police hosted a sacred fire outside its headquarters on Monday, in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday. The fire will be maintained for 24 hours by fire keepers and WPS officers, after which a survivor flag will be raised.

“Since taking on the role of chief of police, I’ve spoken about my vision of weaving reconciliation into the fabric of the Winnipeg Police Service. Today is only but one step, one action towards this commitment,” said Gene Bowers, Chief of the Winnipeg Police Service.

Sheila North, the Indigenous relations advisor with the Winnipeg Police Service, added, “I think it says a lot that we’re well on our way down this path of reconciliation. I think it says a lot that they’re willing to build trust, and make it reciprocal.”

The ceremony

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