“Manitoba First Nations Police Service Chief of Police Doug Palson led with compassion and an approach guided by the 7 teachings. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.” – Acting Grand Chief Cornell McLean
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2025
ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTE TERRITORY, MB – The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) sends heartfelt condolences to family, friends, and colleagues of Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) Chief of Police Doug Palson. The shock and grief at such a sudden and tragic loss is unimaginable.
“SCO grieves the loss of Police Chief Doug Palson. He dedicated his professional life to police leadership and passionately led the force in protecting 10 First Nations,” said SCO Acting Grand Chief Cornell McLean. “He was a policing trailblazer and a staunch advocate for the safety and well-being of our Nations and peoples.”
SCO offers heartfelt and sincere condolences to Chief Palson’s family, friends, and his MNFPS colleagues. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with this tragedy.
It will be hard also on those who will now investigate the fire at Chief Palson’s home. We stand with the MFNPS as they work with Manitoba RCMP and the Office of the Fire Commissioner to investigate the circumstances of the deadly fire.
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The Southern Chiefs’ Organization represents 33 First Nations and more than 88,000 citizens in what is now called southern Manitoba. SCO is an independent political organization that protects, preserves, promotes, and enhances First Nations peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process.
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