Siksika Nation creates prosecutor's office to enforce bylaws

The Siksika Nation has created its own prosecution office to enforce its own bylaws, as a major step toward self-governance. The First Nation has hired Calgary area law firm Mincher Koeman LLP to establish what's believed to be the first office of its kind in the country. The prosecutors will be dedicated to enforcing Siksika bylaws with a goal of eventually hearing matters at the provincial court located on reserve. During the swearing-in ceremony on Friday, Siksika Chief Ouray Crowfoot says it