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2.7K views · 42 reactions | When an inmate cannot be safely managed within a mainstream inmate population, they are transferred into a structured intervention unit and receive more structured and effective interventions that will address their specific needs and risks, with the goal of facilitating their reintegration into a mainstream inmate population as soon as possible. | Correctional Service of Canada | Facebook

Indigenous peoples are overrepresented in Canada’s federal correctional system. For many, incarceration can become a turning point—a chance to connect or reconnect with their culture, traditions, and identity. In our most recent episode of Prisons Inside / Out, we explore how cultural identity and community is an important part of reintegration for Indigenous incarcerated individuals. Listen to our conversation with Elder Josephine Buffalo and Julia, Operations Manager at Buffalo Sage Wellness H