Communities come together as youth murder trial wraps up in Williams Lake – Fernie BC News
February 2, 2024
Indigenous community members focus on support, healing for all families involved in tragedy
Indigenous community members from across the Cariboo Chilcotin gathered outside the Williams Lake Courthouse Thursday morning (Feb. 1) to show support and gather strength as a murder trial involving youth nears completion.
Around 75 people formed a circle for the ceremony, including First Nations leaders, victim services workers, elders, RCMP officers, lawyers for Crown and defence, sheriffs and family members to drum, sing and show support for the families of the victim and the accused.
“When things like this happen in small communities such as Esk’et it impacts the whole community,” said Esk’et Chief Fred Robbins.
