Bigstone Cree Nation boycotting Slave Lake over councillor comments – Cochrane Eagle

Jul 12, 2024

Controversy sparked by Slave Lake Coun. Shawn Gramlich’s online post has raised questions of racism, public safety, and individual and institutional accountability

Bigstone Cree Nation has declared a boycott of all goods and services from Slave Lake after a controversial social media post from a town councillor sparked heated digital debate, including calls for the councillor’s resignation and allegations of racism.

On July 28, the northern Cree Nation announced it will halt all business with vendors and organizations in Slave Lake and encouraged any band members and other First Nations to consider participating in the boycott.

“The objective of the boycott is not meant to disrupt our members daily necessities or of life, or access to necessary medical care,” said Troy Stuart, acting executive director and official spokesperson for Bigstone Cree Nation in a July 4 interview. “It’s making an impact to the Town of Slave Lake by withdrawing our purchases.”

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