The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations executive believes both the Saskatoon Police Service and the RCMP failed to see the patterns and the escalation of abuse, which led to Dawn Walker fleeing to the United States with her seven year old son. She and her son were assumed missing from Saskatoon and her truck and some possessions were later found at Chief Whitecap Park.

Vice Chief Heather Bear says the fact that Walker’s domestic abuse reports never resulted in charges, highlights the failure of Canada’s justice system when it comes to intimate partner violence. The FSIN is calling for a thorough investigation of the Saskatoon Police and the RCMP, the handling of her reports to examine the pattern of abuse, and to figure out what level of abuse is required to result in charges of abuse. The FSIN also believes Dawn Walker should be released from jail, saying justice was not awarded to the 48 year old.

The Saskatoon Police Service says around 4 Friday afternoon, Dawn Walker was transferred into their custody. Her charges in Canada are abduction in contravention of a custody order and public mischief. Additional charges are being considered as the investigation continues. She will be held in custody until her first court appearance Monday morning at Saskatoon provincial Court at 9.