1) Mary and her Metis Grandma: a coming-of-age story. Based on true stories, this is a gripping work of auto-fiction / biography and memoir that results in historical accountability.
Filled with wisdom, grit and honesty, this is the journey of a Métis teenager overcoming personal grief, family traumas, witnessing the pain of others, and experiencing the healing power of a Grandma’s love.
Instead of succumbing to self-pity, Mary rises above her presumed narrative with courage and love as her Grandma takes Mary under her wing to guide her into the mature woman she will become.
and
2) Moon Water: a documentary about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Moon Water was distributed primarily to educational institutions throughout N. America.
My childhood was spent in Jasper, Alberta, surrounded by nature. My amazing mother encouraged me to write stories and paint or draw pictures for her; she was my first teacher.
The issue people have NOW is that there are NOW better scientific ways to collect the DNA and the artifacts should be tested again.
Painting compliments of Bruce Dean
Too many Questions? But here are a few answers.
Prior to the court case: There were many murders over at least 20 years (kind estimate). According to many front-line workers, the Vancouver Police “simply did not investigate suspicious murders of women on the down-town east side”; this will be elaborated on in a separate press release.
Eventually, an investigation was conducted; Wayne Clary, an RCMP member involved from the early years, said he was “pissed” off that the Crown Council dismissed 21 charges. Wayne then changed his choice of word to “disappointed,” but since he is only human like you and me, I think it is safe to say that we are all, to put it mildly, pissed off.
Brief overview: 6 charges laid and convictions obtained, 27 charges laid but stayed by Crown Counsel, 6 additional charges proposed by Police to Crown but charges not laid. It is my understanding, the RCMP were unhappy that Crown Counsel refused to try the majority of charges.
Returning to the destruction of evidence. The RCMP’s Wayne Clary and Sgt. Ron Palta explained that what they want to destroy are the artifacts from which DNA evidence was collected. Legally, once court proceedings and decisions are laid down by the judge and the case is closed, etc. evidence must returned to the original owner, which could be the murder(s) or his friends. Ron, called these “contentious items”. The concern is that these items could be sold by and to amoral collectors causing further pain to the victims’ families. I think preventing this from happening is commendable.
I asked. “When was DNA testing last done?” According to my notes, the RCMP officers answered “2008 or 2009 ish.” They did a good job explaining the thoroughness of DNA collection. And that it is the DNA — not the artifact from which it was collected that is the evidence. The issue people have now is that there are now better scientific ways to collect the DNA and the artifacts should be tested again.
Question: When was the case declared closed?
“Summer of 2010 PICKTON’s conviction upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada. No new evidence ever came forward regarding PICKTON in the years after that. Cases where human remains are outstanding which is the vast majority. These cases are open until the individuals are located. … Cases that originated with agencies outside of the RCMP have been returned to those agencies for their appropriate action.” Regarding “no new evidence…” my sources say people are scared to speak up.
1) Mary and her Metis Grandma: a coming-of-age story. Based on true stories, this is a gripping work of auto-fiction / biography and memoir that results in historical accountability.
Filled with wisdom, grit and honesty, this is the journey of a Métis teenager overcoming personal grief, family traumas, witnessing the pain of others, and experiencing the healing power of a Grandma’s love.
Instead of succumbing to self-pity, Mary rises above her presumed narrative with courage and love as her Grandma takes Mary under her wing to guide her into the mature woman she will become.
and
2) Moon Water: a documentary about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Moon Water was distributed primarily to educational institutions throughout N. America.
My childhood was spent in Jasper, Alberta, surrounded by nature. My amazing mother encouraged me to write stories and paint or draw pictures for her; she was my first teacher.
Portrait Painting compliments of Bruce Dean—thank you
Mona L. Wilson, was one of the many murder victims of the Pickton operation. She was dismembered and disposed of on the BC Pig Farm. Undoubtedly, the gruesome murders at the Picton Operation, are well know, but the rumours of human trafficking are not as well known. Side note: Trafficking groups work together—more to come on this in the upcoming press releases.
Angela Adsit, co-chair, of the Alberta Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons stated: “I am honoured to be an Indigenous voice as co-chair of the AOCTIP Governing Board. While human trafficking can affect anyone, over 50 percent of trafficking victims in Canada are Indigenous despite only representing 4 per cent of the national population. Indigenous children in care are over-represented and incredibly vulnerable to being trafficked. These children are all our children, and we are stronger working together to protect and advocate on their behalf.” The McLeod River Post February 28th (Wednesday), 2024
Mona was one such foster child. As one learns more about each of the murdered women or girls, it becomes clear that many if not most had been in the foster care system. Are we going to allow ourselves to become callous? Are we going to burry our head in the sand or lie to ourselves saying “That won’t happen to my children? We’re not Indigenous.”
This reminds me of an acquaintance who said something similar regarding street drugs and where did their child die?—on the street using hard drugs. By the way, street drugs are often used to enslave a person to the traffickers. As these criminals work in the dark we will never know how many have been murdered.
The inquiries (National and one in BC) for the Missing and Murdered have not resulted in any substantial action(s)—the proof is in the pudding because most of the recommendations that came from those inquiries have not been implemented. In Ottawa’s government graveyard of reports they collect dust. We want action.
I call you to take ACTION.Find out what your province is doing to combat trafficking of persons—and let us all hold them to account with quantifiable actions and goals with deadlines.
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1) Mary and her Metis Grandma: a coming-of-age story. Based on true stories, this is a gripping work of auto-fiction / biography and memoir that results in historical accountability.
Filled with wisdom, grit and honesty, this is the journey of a Métis teenager overcoming personal grief, family traumas, witnessing the pain of others, and experiencing the healing power of a Grandma’s love.
Instead of succumbing to self-pity, Mary rises above her presumed narrative with courage and love as her Grandma takes Mary under her wing to guide her into the mature woman she will become.
and
2) Moon Water: a documentary about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Moon Water was distributed primarily to educational institutions throughout N. America.
My childhood was spent in Jasper, Alberta, surrounded by nature. My amazing mother encouraged me to write stories and paint or draw pictures for her; she was my first teacher.
It is estimated that just 15,000 physical exhibits
remain out of the 200,000 pieces of evidence
that were originally present.
Why do we oppose the destruction of evidence? It is the same reason as you — the safety of our families and communities. The family of Mona Lee Wilson, opposes the destruction of evidence related to the Picton murders. “We witnessed months of trial evidence that raised questions about other participants in Picton’s operation. That evidence should be preserved until justice can be served.” Please note that the Pig Farmer was convicted on evidence of only 6 women but he confessed to many more murders. One of Mona’s family members remembers the court saying that the other women’s murders would be addressed later—how can that be possible with evidence destroyed?
In addition to the high number of brutal murders, these crimes against people or humanity in general are utterly terrifying. Several murders that could have been prevented over decades were committed because decision-makers refused to investigate. Had any investigation been set forth these murders, which included torture, could have been prevented. “Our sister, Mona, was one of Picton’s last victims.”
We ask, does anyone want to see the destruction of evidence about this sadistic serial killer(s)? If there are any deathbed confessions down the road there will be no evidence to corroborate their truth(s). Justice would most likely NOT be served because there would be no evidence to take to court.
Let us all stop the destruction of evidence.
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1) Mary and her Metis Grandma: a coming-of-age story. Based on true stories, this is a gripping work of auto-fiction / biography and memoir that results in historical accountability.
Filled with wisdom, grit and honesty, this is the journey of a Métis teenager overcoming personal grief, family traumas, witnessing the pain of others, and experiencing the healing power of a Grandma’s love.
Instead of succumbing to self-pity, Mary rises above her presumed narrative with courage and love as her Grandma takes Mary under her wing to guide her into the mature woman she will become.
and
2) Moon Water: a documentary about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Moon Water was distributed primarily to educational institutions throughout N. America.
My childhood was spent in Jasper, Alberta, surrounded by nature. My amazing mother encouraged me to write stories and paint or draw pictures for her; she was my first teacher.
