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MKO raising concerns following allegations of racial profiling of First Nations customers at Thompson Walmart

MKO is raising concerns regarding the alleged treatment of First Nations customers shopping at the local Walmart.

 

In a news release, Grand Chief Garrison Settee says he’s heard from First Nations customers that have been racially profiled.

 

Once incident Settee highlighted was when a First Nations man was told he wasn’t allowed into the store because he looked inebriated despite never using alcohol.

 

He explains Walmart and Impact Security should take steps to ensure Indigenous customers are respected while they shop, and adds that MKO has sent a letter to Walmart to request a meeting to talk about ways to improve the corporation’s plan to improve the service quality First Nations citizens can expect to receive.

 

At this time, Walmart Canada has not responded to a request for comment.

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