Dudley George (Kettle and Stony Point First Nation)
| Dudley George | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1957 |
| Died | 1995 |
| Occupation | land defender |
Dudley George was a 38-year-old Chippewa man from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- Home community: Kettle and Stony Point First Nation[2]
- April 2025: He was shot and killed by a sniper on September 6, 1995, during the Ipperwash Crisis. His death was the subject of the Ipperwash Inquiry, which investigated the actions of the provincial government and police. He was 38 years old when he was killed at the former Ipperwash Provincial Park.[2]
- September 2026: He was shot to death by an Ontario Provincial Police sergeant at Ipperwash Provincial Park on September 6, 1995. His death was the first time in over a century that a First Nation protester was killed during an Ontario land claim dispute. He was unarmed when he was shot by a police sniper during the confrontation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Opinion: Harris name still spells tragedy", Anishinabek News, 6 September 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Member of Nipissing University Board of Governors resigns", Anishinabek News, 24 April 2025 (archived copy; original article).