B.C. First Nations condemn ‘lack of justice’ in ‘healer’s’ sentence, ban him – Creston Valley Advance
March 10, 2025
Donald Wayne Ashley banished from all tribal land in the Okanagan region
A man accused of sexually assaulting six Penticton Indian Band women who was found guilty in court only of common assault has been barred from every reservation in the region.
In a press release issued by the Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance, the Chiefs of the member nations collectively condemned the actions of Donald Wayne Ashley and the Canadian legal system that they say did not protect their community.
“Our Nation will not tolerate violence against our women,” said the Chiefs collectively. “We honour the bravery of the survivors who came forward to ensure justice was served. We remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting our people and creating a future where such acts of violence no longer occur.”
