It’s ok if you do. I just hope evidence is presented that shows her side of the story if she is telling the truth. It can’t just be her saying someone is abusive… that shouldn’t fly for anyone accusing anyone of abuse… I know that Indigenous people are discriminated against but I just don’t believe it in this case at this time.
Canada - Dawn Dumont Walker, 48, accused of abducting her son and faking their deaths, Saskatoon, 23 Jul 2022
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Dawn Walker's sister Kathy Walker, second from right, speaks during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations news conference in support of 48-year-old Dawn Walker, a Saskatoon mother whose disappearance led to extensive searches and her arrest. (Yasmine Ghania/CBC)
''Several Indigenous women spoke in support of Dawn Walker at a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) news conference in Saskatoon on Friday. They called for an investigation into the police's handling of Walker's domestic violence allegations and for her release from custody.''
"We call for a reform for our broken colonial legal system that fails to keep our Indigenous women and children safe as well as our victims and survivors of domestic violence," Heather Bear, an FSIN vice-chief, read from a prepared statement.
Bear also called for the release of Dawn Walker from police custody "under her own recognizance."
When Bear was asked about the father's comments that he would never hurt Walker or the boy, she got visibly upset and asked, "Why would we believe him over Dawn, the mother? That's just that same attitude the justice system has," pointing to race and gender before calling it a "foolish question."
''When asked if the FSIN was paying for Walker's legal fees, Bear said the organization would if it had the money, but referenced a Go FIND Me campaign for Walker.''
Dawn Walker's sister Kathy Walker, second from right, speaks during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations news conference in support of 48-year-old Dawn Walker, a Saskatoon mother whose disappearance led to extensive searches and her arrest. (Yasmine Ghania/CBC)
''Several Indigenous women spoke in support of Dawn Walker at a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) news conference in Saskatoon on Friday. They called for an investigation into the police's handling of Walker's domestic violence allegations and for her release from custody.''
"We call for a reform for our broken colonial legal system that fails to keep our Indigenous women and children safe as well as our victims and survivors of domestic violence," Heather Bear, an FSIN vice-chief, read from a prepared statement.
Bear also called for the release of Dawn Walker from police custody "under her own recognizance."
When Bear was asked about the father's comments that he would never hurt Walker or the boy, she got visibly upset and asked, "Why would we believe him over Dawn, the mother? That's just that same attitude the justice system has," pointing to race and gender before calling it a "foolish question."
''When asked if the FSIN was paying for Walker's legal fees, Bear said the organization would if it had the money, but referenced a Go FIND Me campaign for Walker.''
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Orwellian is right! Reading the media reports, if I hadn’t followed this case from the onset I’d be given the distinct impression this indigenous woman ran in sheer panicked terror and desperation from a current abusive marriage with a violent husband. I’m reading things such as “fleeing” with “no choice” as she “feared for the safety of her and her son”. But the marriage broke down four years ago!
Also nowhere is it stated the DATE and WHAT occurred during the allegations of the domestic violence complaints even though FSIN appears to know all about it. Police referred to the DV allegations as “historic” - which to me means NOT recent.
I’m feeling as though the missing details are being intentionally omitted as it goes against the sympathetic narrative that’s being played out. If so, what a crying shame to fabricate a defence around other victims in legitimate DV situations who have other options aside from fabricating deaths and stealing identities. I‘m left feeling as if my emotions are deceptively being played upon as it appears to me Walker’s supporters are justifying her actions using misconstrued and misleading details, and taking advantage of racial stereotyping of indigenous women in general. There’s injustice in that as well… JMO
Exactly! There’s no allegations of even one instance of abuse.
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Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) confirm they have custody of missing mom, Dawn Walker.
Walker was passed into SPS custody around 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, according to a police press release.
She is facing several charges including abduction in contravention of a custody order and public mischief. SPS said additional charges are being considered as the criminal investigation continues.
Walker is set to appear in provincial court on Monday.
saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
Walker was passed into SPS custody around 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, according to a police press release.
She is facing several charges including abduction in contravention of a custody order and public mischief. SPS said additional charges are being considered as the criminal investigation continues.
Walker is set to appear in provincial court on Monday.
Missing mother in Saskatoon police custody
Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) confirm they have custody of missing mom, Dawn Walker.
I haven't read that they were married, or divorced, only that they have a child. The father married and started a family 3-4 years ago. He moved past his relationship with Dawn Walker 4 years ago. The child was 3 years old at the time, the father and his family have a strong relationship with his son (ref: findvinnie website).
I agree 100% that the absence of information is leaving a gap that implies recently fleeing from domestic violence to protect the child and herself. Walker's supporters are trying to explain away "faking the death of a child" as her only choice.
I think Canada has made great strides to honour Indigenous ways, practices, education style, lands, treaties and spiritual beliefs. Referencing colonialism to justify fake-death parental alienation? I think that goes well beyond cultural differences.
I'm curious about additional charges. During the FSIN press conference, the treaty that allows Indigenous people to cross the USA/Canada border with proof of identification was referenced. That suggests that USA charges have been brought to Canada.Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) confirm they have custody of missing mom, Dawn Walker.
Walker was passed into SPS custody around 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, according to a police press release.
She is facing several charges including abduction in contravention of a custody order and public mischief. SPS said additional charges are being considered as the criminal investigation continues.
Walker is set to appear in provincial court on Monday.
Missing mother in Saskatoon police custody
Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) confirm they have custody of missing mom, Dawn Walker.
No borders means all charges happened in North America and, for now, they will be dealt with in Canada. The USA has said they will watch the Canadian proceedings, and reserve the right to pursue their charges afterward.
We can expect the first request to be that "domestic violence victim" Dawn Walker be released on her own recognizance due to strong family ties in the area. If denied, a bail request will be made with a special condition that she be allowed to attend the Leacock Humour Awards in Ontario, Sept 2022. She will be disqualified if she does not show up.
Per the FSIN press conference, Dawn's sister stated that the father should be "cooperative" regarding the child spending time with his mother. If she is in jail, I hope no one is suggesting that a seven year old seeing his mother in jail should be a childhood memory. Most people wonder whether age 7 is too young to attend funerals. Similarly, it is too young to see a parent in jail.
I think asking a parent to cooperate with the other parent who *kidnapped their child and faked their death* is a lot to ask… she got caught, not surrendered. Why would she even want to have anything to do with someone who was supposedly so abusive she has to fake her death as well and illegally cross a border?
I view erasing a child's identity, by faking the child's death, as way outside what is normal.
What if ...
The child turns 18, no identity other than a stolen identity. His true identity is missing and presumed deceased. Most parents hope their children have ten toes and pursue their dreams, but this child does not exist, and cannot reclaim his true identity without betraying his mother.
I'm not sure that's the right life for anyone.
Marie Henien is the lawyer for Dawn Walker; aka Dawn Dumont. Jian Ghomeshi made a disgraceful exit from CBC Star power while facing serious assault charges against women. With Henien's help, he was in the states with friends right away.
Marie Henien does not seem like the first choice for an innocent person.
Marie Henien does not seem like the first choice for an innocent person.
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Dawn Walker will appear in Saskatchewan court on Monday morning. She faces charges in Canada and the USA, but Canadian charges will be dealt with first at Walker's request and USA consent.
I wonder whether the FSIN press conference on Friday means charges related to identity theft will be laid on Monday? If Dawn Walker wants to face all charges in Canada because the offences originated in Canada, that includes identity theft and parental alienation via fake-death.
I wonder whether the FSIN press conference on Friday means charges related to identity theft will be laid on Monday? If Dawn Walker wants to face all charges in Canada because the offences originated in Canada, that includes identity theft and parental alienation via fake-death.
Unfortunately I wouldn't be surprised. I hope she respects her child's father's boundaries if she is released. Faking one's own death and especially a child's is pretty serious IMO.Dawn Walker was driven to the nearest USA/Canada border and handed off to RCMP on Wednesday. Another 16 hours to drive to Saskatoon. I wonder what happened to the car that Walker purchased under a false identity. Perhaps her friends drove to Oregon City to pick it up?
She is still in custody. The first thing her lawyer will do is file a motion to have her released on bail. Perhaps Walker still plans to attend the Leacock book award gala on Sept 17? Will the bail application include the privilege of travelling to Ontario? Given her history with stolen identities and faking death, should she be free to do as she pleases until the charges are dealt with?
Dawn Walker, mother accused of abducting son and fleeing to U.S., back in Canada
Walker is now in the custody of Surrey RCMP and arrangements are being made for her return to Saskatoon.thestarphoenix.com
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Vice Chief Heather Bear says the fact that Walker’s domestic abuse reports never resulted in charges, highlights the failure of Canada’s justice system when it comes to intimate partner violence. The FSIN is calling for a thorough investigation of the Saskatoon Police and the RCMP, the handling of her reports to examine the pattern of abuse, and to figure out what level of abuse is required to result in charges of abuse.
FSIN vice-chief Heather Bear said if the FSIN had the money to help pay for the lawyer, they would, and pointed those wishing to donate to a *** for Walker’s legal expenses.
globalnews.ca
“Until you walk the mile in the shoes of a woman who needs to protect her children or herself, you have no room to talk,” said Mary Culbertson, Saskatchewan’s contracting commissioner, who shared personal stories of domestic violence.
“You men out there don’t have a place to talk, not one of you should judge Dawn or any woman who says they didn’t get help because those systems were built for you, not us.”
When asked about the father’s remarks that he would never hurt Walker or the boy, Bear was visibly upset and asked, “Why should we believe him about Dawn the mother? That’s exactly the same attitude the justice system has,” pointing to race and gender before calling it a “stupid question.”
FSIN vice-chief Heather Bear said if the FSIN had the money to help pay for the lawyer, they would, and pointed those wishing to donate to a *** for Walker’s legal expenses.
Alleged parental abduction case inspiring women to seek help, organization says | Globalnews.ca
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) renewed its support for Dawn Walker during a press conference on Friday. Walker has served as its CEO for more than 10 years.
globalnews.ca
“Until you walk the mile in the shoes of a woman who needs to protect her children or herself, you have no room to talk,” said Mary Culbertson, Saskatchewan’s contracting commissioner, who shared personal stories of domestic violence.
“You men out there don’t have a place to talk, not one of you should judge Dawn or any woman who says they didn’t get help because those systems were built for you, not us.”
When asked about the father’s remarks that he would never hurt Walker or the boy, Bear was visibly upset and asked, “Why should we believe him about Dawn the mother? That’s exactly the same attitude the justice system has,” pointing to race and gender before calling it a “stupid question.”
Wow…Vice Chief Heather Bear says the fact that Walker’s domestic abuse reports never resulted in charges, highlights the failure of Canada’s justice system when it comes to intimate partner violence. The FSIN is calling for a thorough investigation of the Saskatoon Police and the RCMP, the handling of her reports to examine the pattern of abuse, and to figure out what level of abuse is required to result in charges of abuse.
FSIN vice-chief Heather Bear said if the FSIN had the money to help pay for the lawyer, they would, and pointed those wishing to donate to a *** for Walker’s legal expenses.
Alleged parental abduction case inspiring women to seek help, organization says | Globalnews.ca
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) renewed its support for Dawn Walker during a press conference on Friday. Walker has served as its CEO for more than 10 years.
“Until you walk the mile in the shoes of a woman who needs to protect her children or herself, you have no room to talk,” said Mary Culbertson, Saskatchewan’s contracting commissioner, who shared personal stories of domestic violence.
“You men out there don’t have a place to talk, not one of you should judge Dawn or any woman who says they didn’t get help because those systems were built for you, not us.”
When asked about the father’s remarks that he would never hurt Walker or the boy, Bear was visibly upset and asked, “Why should we believe him about Dawn the mother? That’s exactly the same attitude the justice system has,” pointing to race and gender before calling it a “stupid question.”
It's unfortunate that FSIN statements regarding domestic abuse are framed in a context that was left behind some time ago. It is not only men who are abusers and it is not only women who are victims. I hope that the FSIN will soon expand their understanding of domestic violence to be more consistent with, and respectful of, Canadian and global understanding of domestic violence.Vice Chief Heather Bear says the fact that Walker’s domestic abuse reports never resulted in charges, highlights the failure of Canada’s justice system when it comes to intimate partner violence. The FSIN is calling for a thorough investigation of the Saskatoon Police and the RCMP, the handling of her reports to examine the pattern of abuse, and to figure out what level of abuse is required to result in charges of abuse.
FSIN vice-chief Heather Bear said if the FSIN had the money to help pay for the lawyer, they would, and pointed those wishing to donate to a *** for Walker’s legal expenses.
Alleged parental abduction case inspiring women to seek help, organization says | Globalnews.ca
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) renewed its support for Dawn Walker during a press conference on Friday. Walker has served as its CEO for more than 10 years.
“Until you walk the mile in the shoes of a woman who needs to protect her children or herself, you have no room to talk,” said Mary Culbertson, Saskatchewan’s contracting commissioner, who shared personal stories of domestic violence.
“You men out there don’t have a place to talk, not one of you should judge Dawn or any woman who says they didn’t get help because those systems were built for you, not us.”
When asked about the father’s remarks that he would never hurt Walker or the boy, Bear was visibly upset and asked, “Why should we believe him about Dawn the mother? That’s exactly the same attitude the justice system has,” pointing to race and gender before calling it a “stupid question.”
Canadian colonists' (roughly 1500-1950 AD) societal norms, that men are in control and women are perpetually vulnerable (e.g.: 1939, WW2), is not Canada today. It isn't necessarily true of colonists, or the Commonwealth Judicial system, either. Canada has gone far beyond those historic constructs and societal views. Since the 1980s (at least), joint custody for all nationalities (including Metis) in Canada is the court's first choice. The courts want couples to sort it out themselves.
I suspect that when Dawn Walker and the child's father separated four years ago, they attempted to share custody without court orders. I doubt either of them said "you'll never see your child again!" We know that they needed legal help to ensure that the child has access to both parents. It seems like Dawn Walker attempted to deprive the child from having a relationship with his father, or made visitation with the father difficult. Therefore the father needed legal access to his son. That's the only thing that makes sense here.
Four years later, there must have been a home and parenting assessment. I suppose the dispute was at the end of the line, and the court's decision was that the child would continue to spend time with his mother, her family, his half sister, step-mother, father and his extended family.
I'm curious whether the allegations of domestic and child abuse occurred when the child was one year old, or four years old? I'm curious whether there is photo evidence of an abused child. Walker's theory is that he is a child abuser, and that he will continue to be a child abuser because he has always been a child abuser. Therefore she had to fake the child's death to protect him.
While Dawn Dumont was doing stand up comedy and applying for National Humour Literature awards, was Dawn Walker being controlled, treated violently, her child abused? Is that her story? She was a comedian while her son was in the care of a violent man? I doubt many could pull that off - being terrified and funny at the same time.
What is Walker's story? What we know today is not enough for the FSIN to declare all men are unworthy of being listened to.
I suspect that when Dawn Walker and the child's father separated four years ago, they attempted to share custody without court orders. I doubt either of them said "you'll never see your child again!" We know that they needed legal help to ensure that the child has access to both parents. It seems like Dawn Walker attempted to deprive the child from having a relationship with his father, or made visitation with the father difficult. Therefore the father needed legal access to his son. That's the only thing that makes sense here.
Four years later, there must have been a home and parenting assessment. I suppose the dispute was at the end of the line, and the court's decision was that the child would continue to spend time with his mother, her family, his half sister, step-mother, father and his extended family.
I'm curious whether the allegations of domestic and child abuse occurred when the child was one year old, or four years old? I'm curious whether there is photo evidence of an abused child. Walker's theory is that he is a child abuser, and that he will continue to be a child abuser because he has always been a child abuser. Therefore she had to fake the child's death to protect him.
While Dawn Dumont was doing stand up comedy and applying for National Humour Literature awards, was Dawn Walker being controlled, treated violently, her child abused? Is that her story? She was a comedian while her son was in the care of a violent man? I doubt many could pull that off - being terrified and funny at the same time.
What is Walker's story? What we know today is not enough for the FSIN to declare all men are unworthy of being listened to.
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In Saskatchewan, you automagically become common law married after 2 years of cohabitation. You don't need to register it as a marriage. Source
But if they settled their breakup without legal assistance, it wouldn't come into play as the courts wouldn't be involved.
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According to Global News, a publication ban is in place. Walker appeared in court this morning but nothing notable relating to the charges is in the article, it's mostly about the conditions she was kept in over the weekend and mentions she will be in court again Sept 2.