RCMP reviewing armistice draft according to Gitxsan Huwilp Government

RCMP leadership continue to review the Gitxsan Huwilp Government’s proposed Military Armistice Agreement.

Originally presented on April 25, the proposal sees a request to limit the RCMP’s controversial Community Industry Response Group’s activity on their territory.

According to the RCMP, the C-IRG is tasked with providing oversight in and addressing incidents related to energy projects.

However, the C-IRG has been accused of excessive force, racism, harassment, and rights violations, and is currently under investigation by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, following more than 100 complaints.

Last month, the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs banned the unit from their territory, though the RCMP refused to comply with the order.

Now, in the midst of Community Safety Planning for Gitxsan Land Issues, the GHG has drafted an armistice agreement.

That draft agreement limits the number of RCMP officers allowed on Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en territory to 9 officers.

While no agreement has been made, the GHG says the RCMP is continuing to review the proposal.