Kingston Police release photos of damage done to Indigenous and Pride flags – The Kingston Whig-Standard
July 22, 2020
Kingston Police are asking the public to share any information about the damage done to five Indigenous and Pride flags at the Queen’s University Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre.
Kandice Baptiste, director of the centre explained in a post on Facebook that the flags represented the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Métis Nation, the Pride flag, Trans+ Pride flag, and Two Row Wampum that were hung in response to the racist and homophobic poster that was hung in a residence last October.
Police suspect the flags were slashed at the 144-146 Barrie St. location sometime between June 29 and 30. They also believe the vandalism was motivated by hate.
“This occurred on Barrie Street directly across from City Park and its sports field, (which are) often used by many and varied members of the Kingston community,” Det. Adam Slate, said in a news release. “If you have any knowledge and want to assist us in solving what we believe to be a crime based on racism and hate towards sexual orientation and gender identity then please don’t hesitate to contact us.”
