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And that, besides what she did to the son and father, is the saddest part of the whole story.I’m also adding, MOO as a woman with some Native heritage, who was a child who lived in fear of abduction by my father this bothers me on many levels. She, as a celebrity advocate, has MOO, done a disservice like Jussie Smolett and Amber Heard have done, to all who have suffered terribly. It may not have been her intention, but every action has many consequences.
JMO
Yes. There is more than enough horror meted out to those with little recourse. She has a law degree, she is a fêted writer and popular performer, she has a very strong and respected job. She knew better and knows this will hurt others.And that, besides what she did to the son and father, is the saddest part of the whole story.
They had her phone records.Didn't LE say that even though they didn't have her phone, they knew it was still working?
Her friends said that she was a domestic violence victim and that she filed complaints, but there were no charges against the father. She was an advocate for missing and murdered women, and she staged a scene to give the appearance of missing/murdered or drowning. She has done a great disservice to Indigenous women who are involuntarily missing. She's now the example of women who are intentionally missing after staging what might be a criminal event. Poor choices.I’m also adding, MOO as a woman with some Native heritage, who was a child who lived in fear of abduction by my father this bothers me on many levels. She, as a celebrity advocate, has MOO, done a disservice like Jussie Smolett and Amber Heard have done, to all who have suffered terribly. It may not have been her intention, but every action has many consequences.
JMO
I agree that jail time is not appropriate. There could be a Sentencing Circle with the Indigenous community if they view kidnapping a child and taking him out of the country as an egregious act. It's a clear violation of law.
It sounds like the issue is that she may not have crossed at a legal border. Although she can travel freely with 50% indigenous ancestry, her son may be 25% indigenous. His father is not Indigenous. There are also laws about transporting children out of the country without the consent of the other custodial parent. That law applies to everyone.I think that indigenous North Americans can travel freely between the US and Canada.
The US and Canada, of course, are separate countries now ... but to the indigenous heritage they are one country.
All they have to do to cross is show they have more than 50% indigenous heritage and a drivers license or similar.
First Nations and Native Americans
The Jay Treaty, signed in 1794 between Great Britain and the United States, provides that American Indians may travel freely across the internationalca.usembassy.gov
It sounds like the issue is that she may not have crossed at a legal border. Although she can travel freely with 50% indigenous ancestry, her son may be 25% indigenous. His father is not Indigenous. There are also laws about transporting children out of the country without the consent of the other custodial parent. That law applies to everyone.
Sentencing Circle is about acknowledging the victims. Movement across the border through legal border crossings should not be a problem. There is evidence that she crossed the border illegally, but we have to wait to hear more about it.Yes, understood that the child adds a different angle to the laws. But I was responding to your post about a Sentencing Circle. I am not sure her movements would be frowned upon by her culture.
I'm supprised how quickly the opinion changed from "survivor of DV" to faking it. To me it sounds very much like something someone would do if they were scared for their lives or their child's. She left so much behind to just run. Why do that unless you're scared. Especially with the police possibly doing nothing about the reports in the past.
Jmo
She has a law degree. She's bright enough to know how her actions would be interpreted.I'm supprised how quickly the opinion changed from "survivor of DV" to faking it. To me it sounds very much like something someone would do if they were scared for their lives or their child's. She left so much behind to just run. Why do that unless you're scared. Especially with the police possibly doing nothing about the reports in the past.
Jmo
That is probably the least of her concerns right now.Regarding the Stephen Leacock literary humour award, I wonder whether she will attend the Gala Award Dinner as though she did not abduct a child and transport him out of the country. That will tell us a lot about her character.
"MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
All three finalists must be available to attend the Gala Award Dinner in September 17, 2022. Failure to attend may result in forfeiture of the Medal and prize money!
Publishers who are submitting books on behalf of their authors MUST check with them that they are available on that date."
But if she felt her son was the one in danger why would she leave him. I suppose it will all come down to the sons statement at the end of the day but I think most people will do what it takes to protect their children regardless of consequences. And having a law degree and meeting other survivors probably means she knows what's at stake not escaping if that was the reason.She has a law degree. She's bright enough to know how her actions would be interpreted.
She wanted sole custody of the child so she could live in Ottawa or Victoria. She probably thought that she had better job opportunities in those places. After being told three times that she could do whatever she wanted, but the child would remain in Saskatoon, it looks like she decided to do what she wanted anyway. She probably believed that she could restart life again.
She published under the name Dawn Dumont. She was arrested under the name Dawn Walker. Perhaps she had a plan using a different name.
Of course people would look at what she was willing to throw away and conclude that there's no way that she abducted the child and fled to a foreign country. That is very likely what she wanted people to see. The abandoned blanket by the river, fishing rod, purse, truck, instant allegations of abusive former partner, close affiliation with missing/murdered Indigenous women ... all a ruse.
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