‘It’s been a long time coming’: Samantha Dick on Indigenous Court in lakecity – Coast Mountain News

Dec. 18, 2019

The Indigenous Court will be officially opened in April 2020 in Williams Lake

When the newly-approved Indigenous Court for Williams Lake gets underway next spring offenders will need to admit their guilt, be ready to make amends and request their case being heard in that court.

“They have to be ready to move on with their healing journey,” said Samantha Dick, the executive director of Punky Lake Camp Wilderness Society (PLCWS), the lead organization that put together the proposal for the new court. “In my opinion, it’s a lot more in depth than the traditional court. I feel like anyone who goes through this process is very brave.”

Dick said she is happy to see the Indigenous Court finally proceeding for the Williams Lake area.

“It’s been a long time coming,” she added.

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