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Sask. to launch Indigenous court pilot, aiming to reduce overrepresentation in custody – CBC

Jan 29, 2026

Indigenous people in the province incarcerated at a rate 19.4 times higher than non-Indigenous people

The latest data shows Saskatchewan continues to lead the country in the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in custody.

The provincial government appears be acknowledging the growing issue, with plans to launch a pilot program this summer for an Indigenous provincial court.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-indigenous-overrepresentation-2026-provincial-court-9.7063739

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