A petition requesting the resignation of Saskatchewan’s Minister of Corrections, Police and Public Security was delivered to the legislature on Friday morning.

According to family advocate Coolee Dinah Papequash, the petition has been signed more than 1,700 times by both individuals and organizations concerned about inmates’ access to proper diet, medical care and communication.

Dinah Papequash says he receives daily calls from prisoners in Saskatchewan. One of them is a 22-year-old grandson.

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Christine Tell’s call for resignation will be made after the emails from the relevant supporters have been unanswered.

“That’s another way she’s hiding behind the door,” continued Dina Papekash. “I don’t come out to face the facts of what’s happening.”

“We don’t want to do it all at once, but ask for help in all prisons as soon as possible,” she said.

The petition also asks the state government to apologize for how the COVID-19 epidemic was dealt with in prison, but the statement issued by Tell was all done to properly manage the facility. It states that it is.

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“We have implemented the COVID-19 measures recommended by the Saskatchewan Department of Health, including compulsory masking, inspections at admission and according to public health authorities’ instructions, and quarantine for 14 days of new hospitalization. included.”

The statement details the supplies available to prisoners, such as masks, soaps, and hand sanitizers.

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“We also provided two more 10-minute calls at government expense so that prisoners could call friends and family.”

Tel’s statement did not directly allow emails from supporters, but provided advice to those of concern.

“Prisoners, their families, and concerned advocates need to work with staff through the process outlined in the Correctional Services Act or contact the ombudsman, a fair and nonpartisan official who reports directly to the Saskatchewan State Assembly. there is. “

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Still, Saskatchewan NDP MLA Nicole Salauer feels that Tell isn’t doing enough.

“We need a minister who can actually work, listen to family members, and listen to concerns not only from prisoners and their families, but also from staff,” says Salauer.

Dinah Papequash also hopes that Tell will join the Defenders of the Healing Circle in the future.

“It’s not a challenge,” she said, “it’s an invitation.”

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The petition calls for the resignation of Saskatchewan.Correction Minister Christintel