‘Gangs are never an option’: Thunderchild First Nation hosts community anti-gang conference – battlefordsNOW
Feb 23, 2026
For Betty Anne Shankar, director of prevention for Thunderchild First Nation, bringing awareness to gang prevention is crucial.
“We are seeing recruitment happening at younger ages. Gangs target the vulnerable youth, and we’ve seen that in our area, but it’s happening everywhere. Prevention means stepping in early,” she said.
That’s why Thunderchild First Nation is hosting a large-scale community anti-gang conference on Feb 27. The event will bring together local communities, leadership, and law enforcement to openly talk about the realities of gang involvement.
