Crystal Dawn

BIPOC Investigative Journalism Fellow
Anishinaabe-Cree
BJ 2023 - with distinction - University of King's College
[email protected]

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

My #journalism portfolio, a work-in-progress. https://t.co/aGA3iTYhlf
#IndigenousMedia #journalist

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

@sneakysneak1981 Amy Tuckett-McGimpsey, I've been emailing @MBGov Cabinet Communications since June 25. It's about the upcoming landfill search. Can someone reply to [email protected]? And add me to media advisories coming from [email protected] as well.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

To end systemic racism and ensure justice for #MMIWG2S, legacy media must change how they report and how they engage with community & #indigenous journalism peers. More work is needed in #Winnipeg & beyond. Speaking from first hand experience. #cdnpoli #mmiw #searchthelandfill

[Ricochet Media @ricochet_en]

NEW: Our investigative fellow @CDGreenfeather is on the ground in Winnipeg today, as Jeremy Skibicki was found guilty for the first degree murders of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois and Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe.

In-depth feature with @IndigiNewsMedia coming soon.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

People are celebrating at Portage & Main in #Winnipeg after Justice Joyal found Jeremy Skibicki guilty of all four counts: first degree murder. #MMIW #SearchtheLandfill #cdnpoli #mbpoli

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

The media has been waiting for the defence to come outside. They must have slinked their way out the back door. Round dance at Portage & Main for 2 p.m.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Good day, I am in #Winnipeg at the law courts. The oral decision of Jeremy Skibicki will come down this morning. I will post updates here on X. Working on a feature article. #mbpoli #cdnpoli #searchthelandfill #mmiw
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[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Joyal and the crown prosecutor will meet in next couple days to confirm a sentencing date. The families' impact statements must first be prepared before the actual sentencing.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Joyal: "the Crown has indeed proven that the accused is guilty of four counts of first degree murder."

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Friends of the #MMIW families, including #CampMorgan, said they will be having a round dance at Portage & Main in #Winnipeg around 1 p.m..

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

People outside the lawcourts are in a celebratory mood. Some are still reeling from the heaviness in the courtroom.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

The whole room is now standing and Skibicki has just been escorted out of the court room. A sentencing date will be set.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

"It would be artificial and disengenious" to not acknowledge the plight of #MMIW said Joyal.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

The room erupted into cheering and clapping.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Joyal: "the Crown has indeed proven that the accused is guilty of four counts of first degree murder."

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Joyal described the actions of Skibicki as "obvious," and that the question is merely "why?"

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

These crimes have had an "impact on the Manitoba community," said Joyal. He described the details shared throughout the trial as being "excruciating" for the families of the women.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

The Crown has established beyond a reasonable doubt that it was meditated.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Joyal is now sharing his determinations of first degree murder: "His acts were in fact voluntary."

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Joyal: "He has not demonstrated a mental disorder."

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

It was mentioned how the room was smudged with sacred medicines this morning. Justice Glenn Joyal is now summarizing what happened. Joyal will later release over 100 pages of the decision. Today he gives the oral verdict.

[Crystal Dawn @CDGreenfeather]

Joyal has stated the legal questions that helped guide his decision. He is about to give his decision.