Bear Clan Inc. Severs All Ties to Thunder Bay Chapter
- 5 years ago
WINNIPEG - THUNDER BAY - The head of the Bear Clan Patrol Inc. says that all ties to the Thunder Bay Chapter have been cut. James Favel says that the Bear Clan Patrol Inc. has a specific mandate and has built a solid reputation in Winnipeg.
As Executive Director of the Winnipeg-based Bear Clan Patrol Inc. James Favel says they have had to make a difficult decision with regard to the current leadership of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the organization.
"The Bear Clan Patrol was first formed in Winnipeg’s North End in 1992. After several years the volunteer safety group went on hiatus. We reconvened in September 2014, the Walks started in 2015," stated James Favel. "Winnipeg has the largest urban indigenous population in North America and fifth largest in the world with roughly 95,000 members and growing rapidly. Bear Clan Patrol Inc has more than 1500 Winnipeg based volunteers and they serve more than 45 communities nationwide".
As Executive Director of the Winnipeg-based Bear Clan Patrol Inc. James Favel says they have had to make a difficult decision with regard to the current leadership of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the organization.
"The Bear Clan Patrol was first formed in Winnipeg’s North End in 1992. After several years the volunteer safety group went on hiatus. We reconvened in September 2014, the Walks started in 2015," stated James Favel. "Winnipeg has the largest urban indigenous population in North America and fifth largest in the world with roughly 95,000 members and growing rapidly. Bear Clan Patrol Inc has more than 1500 Winnipeg based volunteers and they serve more than 45 communities nationwide".