Assault convict escapes minimum security Indigenous healing lodge
A man serving a prison sentence at a minimum security Saskatchewan “healing lodge” has escaped custody.
A man serving a prison sentence at a minimum security Saskatchewan “healing lodge” has escaped custody.
Correctional Service Canada confirmed that 30-year-old Albert Mckay, was unaccounted for as of 9:45 p.m. Saturday night.
Mckay is currently serving a sentence of three years, two months, and 20 days for break and enter and assault.
In Canada, correctional facilities known as healing lodges integrate Indigenous cultural practices, such as sweat lodge ceremonies, to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of Indigenous offenders.