Warriors Off The Res: Aboriginal Gangs in Winnipeg

Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba, Canada - and for 16 of the past 33 years, it has also been the country's murder capital. The prairie city is home to just under 800,000 people, about 10 percent of whom are Aboriginal, meaning Winnipeg boasts the largest urban Aboriginal population in Canada. Largely impoverished and facing continual discrimination, the community has given rise to violent Aboriginal street gangs. VICE News went to Winnipeg to spend time with gang members and find out why they're linked to the majority of the city's murders.
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[@Creedon99]

Not all of us natives are like this. Some of us actually work and take care of our family's without violence

[@CandyGirl-do9uu]

yep

[@laughtrack686]

@@optimisticdaze Your full of shit

[@arieladams5351]

This is true but the point of the news piece is to look at the other side. Many many native families are amazing, warm hearted parts of the community!

[@wihamaki]

I have found many great native families and individuals are still not part of the 'community'. It's like reaching out to shake a hand and there's a divide there wider then you expect and you cannot reach. Then you realize, you're the only one with your arm outreached. This void was dug in the past, but is being used by the future like a moat. And it won't fill in unless both sides accept what's wrong and throw that garbage in and fill it.

[@janng69]

It's sad to see the lack of gov't support for the native population.

[@rodlepine233]

calling them Warriors is an insult to the true warriors who protected their people looked after them not Preying on them

[@isaacb5968]

Not really considering how “warriors” is an English word, and they called themselves something completely different, which contained more meaning within their own culture.

[@rodlepine233]

@Erika Smith no they are Natives the people who where here when Columbus discovered America

[@faceflesh4129]

No matter what name a gang has its gonna be offensive to some snowflakes

[@keeshakeeper6737]

So true Rod

[@chrisjansen1943]

@@rodlepine233 Your history knowledge of America's founding is very bad lol

[@rjdiggs738]

As an indigenous man myself. This really saddens me. I remember growing up that I use to admire older kids who were a gang like and hood like players because they had lots of friends and girls always talked to them. Grown up now and more matured. I realize this kind of lifestyle is truly pathetic and I despise these gang members parents for putting their own kids n this gang life.

[@morrisonandrew2521]

maybe slow down on the alcohol, and the unprotected sex? You don't need 3 kids if you can't even afford a cat.

[@srfh1621]

Gang life leads you to an early grave, prison or a wheelchair, please find another way.

[@rjdiggs738]

@@morrisonandrew2521 Sorry, but I don’t drink alcohol or have any kids. I actually made decent decisions in life and I’m happy about it. Also, my cats eat good so if I did have kids, they’d be well taken care of, hillbilly.

[@rjdiggs738]

@@srfh1621 Agreed! Which is why I never chose alcohol or drugs or a gang lifestyle.

[@kevinallen3375]

Nayhh your an engin too

[@jacksonestacado7409]

I'm maori I found sticking to my tride and customs kept me from wanting to be in a gang. My brother's on the other hand love the gang they are in. We grew up around that because of our father. I stuck to my grandparents, because gang life disgusted me. My grandparents were strict. It was good. I learnt more off them than my parents.

[@synpathetic1828]

Right on! Culture's way stronger! Id rather be part of a TRUE tribe than a gang!

[@synpathetic1828]

Much love from Tohono O'odham Nation. Crowhang Village, Az.

[@Geenine44]

@@synpathetic1828 can be a really hard decision to make being away from gangs... thanks to colonisation intergenerational trauma continues to displace whanau to the point they have no sense of belonging. Remove the obstacles that continue ongoing racism so we have more sovereignty in our decision making things will change. Our cultures are extremely healing and an anchor in hard times. Being allowed to practice it is the biggest obstacle. Really heartbreaking to hear a rangatahi say gang life will never end.

[@turns-jt7te]

@@Geenine44 Polynesia is known for the most effective and savage of wooden tools of war. Polynesia is RIPE with genocide against each other, for the passed millennia. Mainland American natives have the same exact history. Look out west where American natives starved out each other. Ute used the American reservation system to massacre the Navajo, into the 20th century.

[@Geenine44]

@@turns-jt7te oh yay... another white washer thinking they know more about my Whakapapa than I do. If I had a dollar for everytime I heard that, lol.

[@rrtodd95]

Native issues in Canada are too complex for 90% of the keyboard warriors to understand. I remember going to elementary school in the 70's with res kids who where bused in on Monday morning, stayed with a city family, then on Friday after school they went back to the res. They got their ass kicked in the city for being res kids and on the res for being apples. They have indentured poverty, racism, alcoholism, rape, incest, drug abuse, self esteem issues on top of that they have had their identities and culture forcefully taken from them in their own country. We also have a huge system that encourages helplessness in their community rather then give them the tools of empowerment and betterment. The only solution is going to be an expensive one that's really going to require a huge amount of input from positive members of the community to become high profile for the right reasons and Education, education, education. The natives don't have an Oprah, Colin Powell, Barrack Obama, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Booker T Washington, or a Martin Luther King. Jr. When they start to produce leaders who are scholars, politicians and leaders of industry who'll push for the positive changes needed in their community you'll start to see a slow change in the community.

[@TheSmokingGentleman]

Did just as judgmental as everybody else what about Chief Bill Wilson??

[@ribbone1975]

they have tools to survive. its just that nature has been ruined and their tools don't work with this unnatural setting made by white colonization. hunting and gathering needs the land to be open and free, which sadly it's a prison planet. i get nauseous seeing those lost brothers wearing white, black clothing on their own will.but I'm speaking to the choir,so the saying goes. thanks for the support

[@MsPrettypinkpanther8]

Barack Obama is a piece of shit. I agree with you on all else. I encourage you to watch the documentary, "Incident at Oglala" and the movie, "Thunderheart". I believe the documentary is still on Netflix.

[@rrtodd95]

I'm not debating wether Obama is a piece of shit. I'm saying he's proof that a black man in the US can achieve anything. The native community has no one of that caliber.

[@stevewilliam9911]

+rrtodd95 Make be your own hero and role model. You dont need someone holding your hand.

[@nappydot]

I am born and raised in Winnipeg. 31. Filipino. I've known alot of Aboriginals in my lifetime. My aunt is married to a real nice ojibway man. My sister is married to an awesome metis guy. My sister in law also has some Aboriginal decent in her. I've had awesome Aboriginal friends throughout my life. I meet awesome aboriginal people everyday! I remember in elementary I had classmates who were cousins. They definitely had a rough upbringing (they talked about it all the time). They Struggled in school but had great hearts. One time I was being bullied and someone wanted to fight me and I remember those two just sticking up for me making sure I didn't get hurt. I will never forget that. I also worked in a foster home. And these kids who have had a rough life are trying to make a difference in their own lives and for others. I have also seen the other side. Those who make a bad name for themselves. I'm kind of on the fence. I can't truly understand all that they go through, but I do believe they can make a difference personally. My boss is a great example. He used to be a big time gangster. And he turned his life around after realizing enough is enough. Outlook and attitude can do alot for someone. There are many things I enjoy about Aboriginal people. Their spirituality, food, hospitality, creativity. Sometimes just saying a greetng in cree or ojibway can just open a never ending conversation. I've had nothing but respect from the different Aboriginal people's (different tribes/cultures/class) but then again I try to treat everybody with respect.

[@lunaticyu4047]

Napoleon del Rosario exactly! It's how they were raised! Every individual has chances to turn their life around and do the right thing! Choices choices choices!

[@AbhishekKumar-fw4bs]

They never allow their women to marry outsiders

[@smileyface8832]

Who are you talking about? Are you talking about First Nations?

[@gustywincanyan9933]

I was raised by my dad only on the CCT Rez.And alcohol and drugs in my life constantly.But my dad taught me respect and empathy .So I try to treat everybody that doesn't throw hate and ignorance at me as I would like to be treated.Sadly I lost the only parent I had to Liverl failure cirrhosis .But he's still with me in the teachings he passed on to me.

[@smileyface8832]

Steve Jackall Good for you... I'm very proud of all you do, my friend...

[@violetgypsie]

My grandmother went to residential school and her first husband was an extremely violent man. My grandmother never abused or abandoned her children. She left when her kids were under 12 years old and moved as far away as she could and started her life over. Divorced and remarried. To anyone living in the nightmare of abuse, leave and stop the cycle. You deserve better and so do your kids. You are worth it. God bless you.

[@teresamorin465]

When I listen to last person talking I feel sick for our son is missing for over a yr. Killed by gang members body not found yet. The pain they caused our family is terrible. We grieve every day for our son Shawn. All we can say may God have mercy on you all for he knows everything you do in secret.

[@tomfriend4348]

Hi there.. how are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe????

[@poppygirl...]

My condolences on your loss.. Praying for you & your family 🙏🙏🙏

[@josephmcivor8729]

Over 24 Yrs ago I watched an old Sioux crying as he said, real warriors have honor. They didn't beat up their own people. He cried real tears.

[@trashiestpotato673]

A person at bus stop asked for money... Gav me a bull shit stories . Nxt ting laytr on I saw em drinking. ....

[@reganhamilton303]

So true!! He spelled it out right, for sure

[@voidhog1028]

The worst thing is becoming something you don't want to be in order to survive

[@echnoarts8387]

Its true, i hate how ppl forgot about Native americans

[@brentkdaniels]

That’s what happens when roaming bison was replaced with money. No source, no tradition. Money and other valuable means replaced everything and became a new tradition. A blessing and also curse. It’s just the way it is. When people talk about honour, come on. It’s just a word that has no meaning today, because no one has honour. The only thing people honour is things of value. Some one steals a car, or breaks into a home a take things of value. That person who was victimized by theft never forgets who stole their valuables. Compared to a best friend who died, or that person who was shot, and they are completely forgotten until they see a picture of that person.

[@moseyburns1614]

Winnipeg is a great city to get stabbed, the wound will freeze 8 months of the year to prevent blood loss.

[@notsure6187]

Mosey Burns lol

[@sueryan8320]

Your comment sucks. My friend was stabbed and died in that city.

[@mrwolfe4818]

@@sueryan8320 lol if only it had been winter.

[@bondonsky5009]

Hahahaha yeahh dat way nice1 our kid

[@sueryan8320]

@Doctor Drywell Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@905north9]

chick interviews poor native ppl while wearing a 200 dollar supreme hat 😂😂😂

[@christianc2573]

It’s all fake m8

[@bugsbyblues]

@@christianc2573 what do u mean its all fake? what is?

[@FATTYBONGRIPS]

@@christianc2573 dumb

[@pierregaudreau3764]

@christiancaine because your broke and can’t afford it you say it’s fake without any proof like stfu you don’t know real drip

[@wrappinchef]

I was also chuckling at her chosen attire. XD

[@nughka2047]

My Native brothers and sisters we need to do better an come together as a community and bring the old times Back 💯

[@QDRox]

Facts! 💯

[@twerkteamfoundingmemberina6826]

The old times? OK boomer

[@user-tq5up8nn3q]

@@twerkteamfoundingmemberina6826 calm down zoomer

[@taiganwind7787]

-Stale traditions die. Living traditions evolve. Peace.

[@soleihamburgerworth341]

Celebs (especially athletes) can influence teens by adding recreational centres. Basketball and Hockey can really change communities for better. It is costly of course, but people make a crp ton of money.

[@MakaveliThaDonKilluminati]

"Straight out of winnipeg a crazy muthafucka named running rabbit"

[@IsaiahKeene]

Makaveli ThaDon underrated comment lol

[@williamtobin7282]

In a gang called 2 dogs fukin..

[@-0ctupus]

@@williamtobin7282lol 😂

[@Lobo_Loco1]

I grew up on the East side of Winnipeg (Particularly Elmwood) and can say, despite all the jokes of the disabled dude in this video, these Native gangs made my life a living hell. They're ruthless, mostly fearless and carry a lot of hate in their hearts which is what makes them so violent. These are the type of gangs that'll beat you to a pulp while waiting at a bus stop with absolutely no remorse. I don't think every Native person from Winnipeg is like this but, you definitely have to watch your back when walking around the city at night.

[@mdncthetruth2556]

Hey how come these guys in canada a reffered to as aboriginal and not native because aboriginals aborigines are native australians

[@claudettemarshall115]

@@mdncthetruth2556 because "Indian" and "native" became offensive speech.

[@deusvult77]

@@claudettemarshall115 aboriginals is even considered offensive now. It's supposed to be indigenous.

[@claudettemarshall115]

@@deusvult77 rediculous propaganda

[@justinjones287]

Eu

[@Drewsel]

As someone living in Winnipeg pretty much every single Native person I've met has been good-humored, intelligent, and friendly. I've honestly never run into any of the types that showed up in this video. It's pretty shitty that the minority casts a shadow on the rest of the community.

[@Billybob-bl9fo]

Really? cause most of the time its the bad i run into, Used to work in portage place mall and probably got jumped about 5 times while i was working there and it was all by aboriginal.

[@matt.dufault9966]

Sadly due to the poverty they live in, the racism they experienced and the trauma passed down to each generation has created these statistics. As someone who is Métis, violence is acted out by indigenous a lot more. Simply cuz they live in worse conditions and have been subjected to trauma, with many parents resorting to drug abuse which leads to birth defects and anger issues with youth. Walking in downtown Winnipeg is dangerous. Countless times I’ve been approached, harassed and threatened. My fathers been jumped multiple times on his way to work. My mother had a man piss on her at a bus stop then punch an old lady in the face. My brother and I have had rocks thrown at our car. But this isn’t because their indigenous, that I wanna make clear. If it were white people in their shoes the violence would be of the same level. It’s all because they are a product of poverty. It’s like that around the world. Nothing to do with their skin colour. Most indigenous people outside of poverty are the nicest people you met. Just like how Mexican , Asian, or white people outside of poverty are nice. The simple answer is poverty. So unless you’ve lived in poverty you’re statement makes sense. And until people start viewing indigenous the way you described this will never end. Because these people are human, they just had all the odds against them for so long that many don’t know what to do with their lives or how to regulate their emotion/actions. Poverty is passed down to each generation and until that ends I sadly don’t see an end to this.

[@seanhart9706]

Totally agree

[@seanhart9706]

@@Billybob-bl9fo hmm maybe theres a common factor. You wanna blame it on race because you are racist. Like it or not you are. Try working somewhere else.

[@Drewsel]

@@matt.dufault9966 I agree. You put it a lot more eloquently than me. I'm more than familiar with the negative stereotypes and I've mostly avoided them just because I've lived outside of it most of my life. Poverty and the way our government has 'handled' things has turned our history into a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[@prototypesx9305]

I honestly never dare to enter the North End lmao. As soon as I cross that bridge, I'm in uncharted territory (I don't have business there anyways). I'm very thankful to my parents for sacrificing a good chunk of their life to give me a good childhood though. I too am indigenous and am currently going to my 2nd year in university while being a teacher intern for a classroom (enjoyed it very much!).

[@Geenine44]

Kei te pai! All indigenous people worldwide need to occupy many spaces to reclaim Mana and sovereignty.

[@urindianmolesterdrunkle3887]

@@Geenine44 ur photo matches your comment exactly

[@themightys1nclairs69]

i live in weston in winnipeg nd yuh north end aint pretty,

[@themightys1nclairs69]

@@steelparagon5868 places like point douglas nd elmwood. is where people like you wouldnt last two seconds

[@Vain-fg2st]

Keep to yourself in the north end and nothing will happen most people are kind and keep to themselves too

[@valarieelizabethpryor6165]

As a Native American this is so heartbreaking to watch...It brought me to tears.Sad that there isn't a better way or some kind of positive hope for these young ones.

[@marcbarber2209]

I used to go to an Indian Reservation casino so often, they gave me my own Indian name. The called me "Leaves, with no chips"

[@lordgaben2267]

Marc Barber They call me "Black night fox hawk who kills mice"

[@alexanderdeschamps1425]

Marc Barber They call me two dogs fucking. :)

[@rudychong5868]

alexander deschamps they call me fukboy

[@bear77h20]

They call me little dick

[@elijahgalindo4837]

They call me motherfucker jones

[@articulon1845]

I did some time yes, and walked out because: 1. Never got ANY ink done, would rather chew my arm and call it art. 2. Was very, very respectful, even if disrespected, quietly apologized and split. 3. NEVER, NEVER EVER JOINED ANY GANGS.

[@JayJayFromAZ]

Homie's name withheld but still showed his face. lol

[@pricklycats]

He should've covered his eyes not his mouth... He did it backwards lmao.

[@randyleonard4126]

I know that homie!! He funny af!!

[@ralwoe]

One of her last comments on the video was "unless the Government does something about it. . .". Stop relying on the Government to fix anything...they largely screwed it up in the first place!!!

[@michaelhansen5974]

The bigger the 'crisis' the bigger the police $budgets$!!! The pigs fabricate this problem!!!

[@newf_gg1230]

@@michaelhansen5974 Holy tinfoil hat much? As per usual, deflecting the blame.

[@mla4186]

ralwoe - Agreed!!

[@diltanner6582]

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[@Elrion9]

At this point the government does need to step in. They clearly need our help, it's not a bad thing to help people in need.

[@wiiretime3704]

As 1st generation Italian American this hits home not in the native sense but in the sense of being raised in a culture that glorifies crime and that way of thinking and trying to find a away out of it was extremely hard a young man I struggled daily with the temptation of giving up work at a 9to5 job making 200a week when cousins of mine that were younger are driving BMWs and wearing Gucci shoes and telling to quit my job and come with them

[@rPonyo]

Same here. Grew up with it around me.

[@lanietalk]

Most young people driving beamers abs wasting their money on designer clothes are living beyond their means. They do not have the money to sustain that

[@patriciaoffer9585]

How could it be that the whole culture glorifies crime...? There are/were anti-Mafia activists in Italia. Congratulations on rejecting the BMW Gucci life ...... ..... it's all/mostly materialistic garbage. A neighbor of mine in the U.S. is full-blooded Italian. His son, a truck driver, gets annoyed with him. The son says, "I go to work, and I pay my bills.

[@patriciaoffer9585]

@LandBackDay Sept-30 This online "Karen" trend may've gone too far. My comment was referring to Italy, with all due respect, and in my humble opinion, much = due....

[@Pixel5564]

Ayyy Ton, why is your cousin such a puss.

[@m1k3fx]

my mother was in residential school from age 7 - 17 and she doesnt talk about it, but she was affected, she definitly over achieves, was always at work, school.... later turned to drugs and alcohol, my relationship with her is strained to say the least, i know she loves me but she just cant say it for some reason, i turned to drugs and alcohol, and turned to the ganglife in my youth, she got help, and then got me help, Today i own a house have a small family, my mother bought a house down the street from me. Its not perfect but its better than what it used to be.

[@l963nnn2]

Gang life aint no warrior life

[@natejensen1451]

I live in Winnipeg and I can tell you that this is absolutely misrepresentation. We have so many good indigenous people here, with normal lives.

[@Tank65891]

I believe you man but there are problems that need to be address. I'm sorry this has happened, the only way to fix the problem is to talk about it.

[@trevorwilson1752]

@Rulya Ard Mhacha Farley Well said

[@trevorwilson1752]

@Rulya Ard Mhacha Farley You're welcome. I see you're a Trump supporter/conservative. Nice to see! Hello from Langley B.C

[@Pato-oe4yh]

"Canadian" tRump supporters need to STFU. Ignorant asses. Ignorant as in unknowledgeable and ignorant as in rudeness. You love trump and his lying, theiving, woman hating, on and on and on POS conman ways, go live there. What a great fucking leader...my white ass! See, shit seems to run uphill in this case. Dividing our Canadian brother and sisters...awesome

[@reewy9457]

Sorry ram but the truth is that nobody will trust indigenous people bc at my school i get judge a lot

[@boboelliott762]

Know your history, speak your language, participate in your culture, grow your locks and you will always know where you belong... with your tribe, your people need you.

[@boboelliott762]

@Not My last name so our life is not normal? Well normal is only what you normally experience... so what's normal? I love the way I was raised up. Yes I come from a reservation. Yes I participate in my ways... yes I have a job...yes i have a family. Sooo what's normal to you and me are different. There's a mission NDN....then there's a free NDN.

[@boboelliott762]

@Not My last name You make a great point because the people in Europe used to belong to tribes now look at them got a whole new set of identity, culture, values...it was removed forcefully from them like the natives here in the Americas. Sure they can do whatever they or you like....but to be native is to live it, know it, participate in it. So that those ways and knowledge get passed on to the next generation. If your not interested in doing that then your doing your thing and that's how groups die off. To call themselves native but dont want no part of it....sure ok I guess. But their not in belief or practice....soo are they really?.... ill tell you who we all are...we are conscious with infinite awareness having an experience here on this earth.... the key point here is all races of color beliefs creeds come from this same consciousness. Remember who/we are is the point here

[@boboelliott762]

@Not My last name native is the term today. But indigenous people of the land is more like it... dont get caught up in the word play... we indigenous people are all the same human beings....the people as we call it. You are what you do.... make of it what you will...but know your history that way you wont get fooled again

[@boboelliott762]

@Not My last name so sad to hear my people have adopted a distortion and now have you point of view good luck with your lifes

[@jakemocci3953]

That attitude is condemned for white children nowadays...

[@salemmacrae9472]

Living in Winnipeg almost all my life and north end specifically over the last few years, as well as being in foster care I got first hand experience of seeing the people who I lived with associate and be in gangs, it was a shock because those were people I cared about, but I very quickly realized that they were really just needing a family and that’s what they’ve been involved with. I am white so I cannot speak for them but despite me not associating with gangs if I meet someone and befriend someone in a gang I will still treat them as human. This video is old but it still rings true, Winnipeg despite being an incredibly diverse city is rooted in racism and biased, things need to change.

[@guitarman64100]

it's gonna be a long time before the cycle is broken on a larger scale my friend, as a fellow north ender I send you love. This city is beautiful and RICH with culture, if only the systemic issues could be resolved :(

[@skragboy]

I’m from the west end/st James area, but I commute to elmwood for work, at a warehouse near elmwood school. It may not be the north end, but it’s still pretty bad, and it’s heartbreaking to walk around the area during school hours and see how many kids are ditching, and how adults, especially teachers, have given up on indigenous kids from such a young age. If you’re an impressionable child surrounded by gangs who’ll promise you money and a sense of belonging, while basically being taught that there’s no point in trying to gain an education and leave the ghetto, of course you’ll choose the more realistic option! I know someone who taught at that school, and they said that 90% of the middle schoolers there have already given up hope. The solution to all of this may not be straightforward, but the system we have now is only furthering our cycle of pain and suffering, and I don’t get how they don’t see that all of this will only ever continue to get worse without change.

[@revertinthemaking]

It is about capitalism, and imperialist capitalism. Put the working class in power and all will be taken care of. All of us and all of it.

[@FischerFan]

@@revertinthemaking No, it is about people who want to live off fast, illegal money rather than work for honest money.

[@brianpilimai6806]

The youth needs role models..but it’s hard when the adults are doing drugs and not caring and setting good examples.

[@8fz3mm13]

Same shits happening on my hometown rez, there's a lot of junkies here in the projects and both sides of my family are unfortunately caught up in that.

[@covenawhite4855]

I think the Adults had PTSD from the Residential schools where they were separated from parents and was beaten for showing Native Traits. This doesn't escuse them abusing their kids like they were abused as children

[@kylegray3838]

exactly.... it also doesnt help when there is no opportunity in the lower income areas..... your gonna do what you have to in order to survive...

[@brianpilimai6806]

Opportunity with in the community. With out us poor people, the rich is nothing. Believe that! People have survived this earth thousands of years ago, before the Europe’s came. And you know how they did it? They stick together. Government causes problems.

[@urioberlander7022]

it’s not the adults fault tho. it all stems from the cultural oppression and abuse from the residential schools

[@jeremiahmorrisseau650]

Hey, im from winnipeg. You guys should do a follow up on this, not much has changed but its gotten a lot worse.

[@chippeway1000]

i remember talking to one of the people in this video i met him one time just walking around a walmart and had a 1-2 minute conversation just about regular day to day things and i later met him a few months later at my community as one of the many spokesman telling the youth and me as to why it is better to finish highschool and university make something of yourself instead of doing things to wrong others and hurt people and families and of all the people and groups brought around to share such things ive always felt his words and they have stuck with me for my life and how i try to make something of myself just to help the younger youth of where i am from to show them it is possible to have a good life and loving place without needing to do such harmful things to others including our people but i know things do not always go as we all wish they would and i hope that they all at the very least support others on the good and not use others for benefit or to harm the people close to them i do really think life is a sad thing and wish we could all get along going through life together for the betterness of everybody no matter who we are a quick write of the top of my head and things going on in todays life-much love everybody

[@yomama3883]

big respect for the man talking about his experiences in the gang life, you can clearly tell he's uncomfortable, yet he's still giving some insight and helping further education on why there are so many kids committing crimes. i just cant understand the racist comments on this vid, and ignorance to the issues, and history, that clearly cause the 'mass' gang affiliation within these communities.

[@danieldick3395]

ya why did know one call that out it takes a lot to talk about stuff like that and it can be dangerous

[@mobiledevto]

'At sixteen I owned a quad, now I just hang out with one'.

[@ironlakcdn7349]

🤣🤣🤣

[@b0zay]

u goin to hell for that one lmao

[@jaredthomas2613]

Hahaha

[@alteredstateskustom]

(O=[][]=O) 😂👍

[@relikvija]

(O=[][]=O) xaxaxaxa

[@coolworx]

Winterpeg, Manitscolda

[@tarynnidup5897]

Lmfaoo

[@manitobamania8563]

Thats fuvkin funny

[@damionklassen4890]

Noah Namey Manitscoldeh***

[@odysseyr7]

if you don't live in winnipeg, you can't say this.

[@juliannkretonn4623]

Manisnowba you ass

[@LordMatigan]

Damn 7 years later and I (a Winnipeg resident) can tell you it hasn't changed much.

[@themightys1nclairs69]

it has changed half of them our crackheads now. But living in weston (edge of the northend) i've met a lot of native people. And most of them are just trying to make an honest living. and the north end is more and more starting to become a mini china town give it a few years and places like sargent nd westend are gonna see the worst side of winnipeg

[@danielbrzak6247]

I live in southern Winnipeg, and despite it being safe where I live, the homicide numbers are insanely high for the city.

[@takeiteasy2530]

Ya blame bikers not natives, it's all what is portrayed on the news

[@user-gq4ly5hi7f]

@@takeiteasy2530 or just blame both? the indian posse is one of if not the biggest street gang in canada, even tho the percent of native citizens is 5 percent

[@contextneeded]

About time, Vice. Good on ya.

[@elfmcdee]

Imagine that guy in the wheel chair smashing windows then wheels away right after lol

[@craigwhiteman1733]

haha I'm dying

[@bruh-bd1tr]

SonOfAEggPlant204 *Breaks Windows* *speeds away at 2Mph* 😂

[@Jewel_Screaming_Chango8387]

Lol

[@abtimovesfast81]

Savage

[@ThatFordGuy69]

drive by

[@adamisacomedian6344]

The most dangerous place is Thompson so much killings, missing people, and drugs there.(edit) I've never called Winnipeg murderpeg nor have i heard anyone else say that

[@sagemonarch3627]

LOL thats where i live

[@urindianmolesterdrunkle3887]

Wow. No matter what u give them, some ppl just turn everything to trash

[@themightys1nclairs69]

then you've never lived in winnipeg or been there if you haven't hard that before

[@stillfree1133]

8:27 you expect me to believe that mr I’m strapped to a wheel chair was stealing cars 😂

[@saneleofmargate8785]

Probably did it before he was strapped to a chair.

[@stillfree1133]

@@saneleofmargate8785 probably why he’s in a chair too

[@bubba_oats]

He got shot running away from a drug dealer he was trying rob

[@mcarthurrich6091]

Did I just witness a paraplegic gangster?

[@Captain_Howdy]

Maybe he's a hacker lol

[@nevercomment73]

Lessfia

[@nevercomment73]

Canada's just a real version of textbook characters

[@joshbarron2441]

+OhmyWhataTime timmmmmyy

[@Iggy14]

Hes a crip......:p

[@OneDeltaRomeo]

The heritage of these youngsters don't mean shit to them, it's just about the money/gang life!

[@ThatBigCactus]

Not their fault, sadly. Gang life is glorified to all kids. Those in poverty will take to it.

[@ktbbbb8024]

GANG GANG lol jk

[@synpathetic1828]

No excuses! Im native and i grew up in the most ghettos of two cities! YOU ARE NOT A CONDITION OF YOUR ENVIONMENT!!! Im still true to my roots! Native Pride Worldwide!!!

[@pgtae3658]

You sound foolish. Your environment definitely affects how you grow up

[@zombidex1723]

@@synpathetic1828 You're confusing, if you truly grew up in the conditions where people fall to gangs then you would at least have a fundamental understanding of WHY they fell to a gang. Calling gang members inexcusable is creating a barrier between you and our people who fell to a harsher form of life which only makes you seem ignorant, not proud. You're not going to solve an issue by dismissing the issue before you made an attempt to sympathize with it.

[@-rose-3440]

As a Native, these aren't warriors. These are just thugs & bums. If they don't respect anyone & fight just for violence, they're not worthy of being called a warrior. That's insulting to the warriors who fought to protect our people.

[@user-gq7sv9tf1m]

As someone who lives in Winnipeg, the racism against aboriginal people is absolutely insane. It isn’t even seen as a surprise when someone is blatantly racist towards aboriginal people since it’s so common. Nobody has even a clue as to how to solve this. The government just hands them money so they can say they’re doing their best.

[@katydidmelanson3609]

stop handing them money and make them work for it...that will solve the problems. lol...idle hands make short work of the devil...

[@BatshtPassionate]

Uhm... Honestly, it's the natives who are usually racist. Almost everyone else is freakin scared ! We shouldn't have to be it's ridiculous

[@mallarieluvsgirls]

@@katydidmelanson3609white people get free things more than anyone. we get zero support and never did. grow up and quit being racist. disgusting. you people live on our land for FREE. billions of dollars stolen from us and given to colonizers.

[@FischerFan]

Governments that do only exacerbate the problem. The best social safety net is employment.

[@darkthought7860]

hands them money?? they hand natives money over there?? lmao where do i sign up i want to go there. why should these disgraced natives have the money when the clean ones are suffering without water. F this place :D

[@jelzap]

She's flexing on these nerds with that Supreme beanie.

[@jahcoin1012]

Uhhhhhhhh, actually it's called a toque.

[@xxx-ky5yq]

XCGRIZZLY UHHHHHHHHHH HEAD ASS 😂

[@andrecummings13]

What are you a bigot ????

[@andrecummings13]

jelzap , what are you a bigot. Your Post looks like a major nerd .

[@benjaminallen6469]

Look at all these people in this thread that can't take a damn joke. Jeeeesus.

[@Laura-vc7er]

Well, that was depressing. We gotta do something.

[@brandoncampanaro7571]

it is a team effort, but imo it isnt the individuals fault they do what they have to to survive

[@brandoncampanaro7571]

its our fault collectively as a society

[@shannonnicollechannel5884]

Yes, execute all of them

[@yeameow]

i see and took a similar to people in latin america.. u see them and they see gangs as a way out bc of poverty ... and u see it’s only happening to brown indigenous and african diaspora people. it is so sad. i will never forgive those who has made it to this .

[@takeiteasy2530]

So many people say that

[@Abale8883]

This was heartbreaking to watch. I wonder if Canada hadn't tried to erase the native's culture, tradition and people, how different would the lives of the Aboriginal people would be, how they would also be thriving. The generational trauma is not easy to break. I truly hope things change for the better.

[@vladimirlenin3562]

Exactly

[@Geenine44]

Nga mihi for te korero you have shared.

[@arjund.4817]

This is what happens when you strip everything away from a group of people

[@bigshoots1181]

I get your point of view but at the same time you have to accept personal responsibility as a person yourself. I know plenty of natives that are working and are fine. But there are a lot more that are at social security getting welfare cheques like an insane amount. I've been to Rez as well and the amount of spray paint on houses and trash lying around is absurd. The only way to be better is to take personal responsibility you can't rely on the government and blame white ppl won't help even though historically all races and cultures have done violent and horrible things. And historically better cultures have always beat worse cultures just like my ancestors were Vikings and I wouldn't want anything to do with that lifestyle now which is why it's gone. a big part of the native problem as well is the lack of fathers in the native family very similar to the lack of black fathers in America shows that kids get involved in gangs much easier and make bad decisions. Also natives don't tolerate alcohol very well cause Europeans introduced them to it after thousands of years tolerating it.

[@sholmes3316]

@@El_Indio_Salvaje_205 What culture?

[@bigshoots1181]

Maybe I'm ignorant but I don't get it. Natives in Canada can practice their old culture if they want that's why there's these native events and such nobody is stopping them nobody cares. If you want to dance around a fire or whatever do it. The problem is government rewarding bad behaviour. Rewarding single moms more money per kid with lack of fathers in home.

[@bigshoots1181]

And like the comment said below "not all natives are like this some of us actually work and take care of our families" that says it all right there.

[@arjund.4817]

@@bigshoots1181 Your comment is completely missing the point and pretty tone deaf. I'm referring to how Native Americans have been harshly treated throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, and forced to live on barren reservations instead of their actual land. And that has led to the current economic situation for many natives on the rez, thus leading to crime. Crime is usually a poverty issue.

[@ugglass7277]

it’s rez btw

[@briannajeremiah5158]

LMAO deadass. “res”

[@christianc2573]

Fr

[@kaydeflett6228]

fr who calls it res

[@somepoptart8125]

@dj qb it’s slang dummy

[@AmberRae1985]

The last chapter in any successful genocide is the one in which the oppressor can remove their hands and say, ‘My God, what are these people doing to themselves? They’re killing each other. They’re killing themselves while we watch them die.’ This is how we came to own these United States. This is the legacy of manifest destiny.” - Aaron Huey

[@AmberRae1985]

lol if you don't understand I don't feel like i have to explain it.hahaha

[@AmberRae1985]

Yeah I was raised in the City and I pay taxes just like everyone else. I know who I am and my history. You should look and read on the Indian Act. 

[@AmberRae1985]

The concussions of who I am and my blood line goes way back before the Canadian and American flag.

[@AmberRae1985]

I agree

[@01Breakfan]

Lol assimilated Aboriginal, we got em in Australia too and we call em coconuts, black on the outside white on the inside. Fuck the government of Canada and Australia let em assimilate into native society with values that respect all people as a community and the earth with all our feathered, furry and scaly kin. Oh and I'm educated white Kans way and our way but fun the grammar English isn't my language. Good onya sista in solidarity :)

[@thedude5599]

I grew up in Winnipeg. In 1984 I was hanging out with the original Warriors. I was the only skinny white boy drinking at the Mclaren hotel. I was threatened a few times because I was the only white boy at the Mclaren hotel playing pool. My best friends were Native and they had my back. These friends introduced me to the founding Warrior members. The original founders may not remember me, but we smoked weed together and drank together. The OG Warriors had no idea then how big the Warriors would become. This was 35 years ago, I left Winnipeg in 1986 due to the fact I knew I was destined to end up in jail. My dad served 4 years at Stoney mountain pen for getting busted with 300 LBS of weed in 1982. He served his time and then worked for the rest of his life. I moved to Banff Alberta and left the life of crime behind. Before I left we were stealing snowmobiles from Symington yard off the trains and selling them to a fencer we knew. . We stole Harley Davidsons from private driveways and garages and got paid 1500 Canadian per bike. First we had to give the plate number to a local good ole boy and a week later he would tell us if we could steal the bike. We did BnEs on residential houses, we would stake out a house for a week or longer and see when the occupants went to work. We broke in during the day. We stole 50 Gallon drums of pesticides from a chemical company and sold them to a local farmer. These barrels were worth 25 000 CDN and we got 2000 bucks for them. We grew weed under 1000 watt lights and made oil from the shake. We sold cocaine, LSD, Weed, Hash and Percocet's. We even started becoming popcorn pimps and put girls on the street. They would work Hargave street for us. We had a black friend called sexy, he drove a white Cadillac and had two girls he brought from Toronto to work the streets for him. He taught us how to meet girls and turn them into street hookers. Life was spiraling out of control for me. One of my friends was charged with 400 counts of fraud. He would travel to Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and Ontario collecting welfare cheques. He used stolen ids to make multiple aliases and collect money. We did dine and dashes at Salisbury house and other restaurants. Luckily I was never caught for any crimes but I left after I got an impaired charge, So i moved to Banff got my life together and became a productive member of society. I can relate to these guys 100%. In the mid eighties there were no jobs and the life of crime paid good and was easy trap to fall into.

[@thedude5599]

@dj qb Well at least I cleaned my life up. Statue of limitations bro, I can not be charged for anything now my man. Not proud of my past but, it is what it is.

[@xSandowx]

Lol

[@patrickbateman5104]

It was that wild back then?

[@thedude5599]

@@patrickbateman5104 everything I said is true bro. My frined was shot dead at Nightmoves nightclub in 1986. I had another friend who was charged for the first musrder of 1987. yes it was pretty wild hanging out in the North end.

[@Scriptorsilentum]

@@thedude5599 there is no provision for this in law. at least not in Canada. i wonder if you pulled d and d at sal's ellice and roseberry? my friend worked there nights. the mgr made him pay for it. he refused, she let him go with a bogus "not enough work". he ended up homeless for a few years. do us all a favour and don't reply.

[@SarahSodaPop]

I'm Oji-Cree. A second generation residential school survivor. I grew up on a reserve and I cannot speak my language or know very much about being aboriginal. I always felt a deep sense of shame and I've felt less than human from the dehumanization and poverty I felt stuck in. It's been a real battle but going to be alright. I get why people join gangs and get intoxicated on harmful substances. I live with addiction and I've been violent when I drank. I've been really angry and probably even dangerous tnh. I know I'm a good person and that I wouldn't have made the mistakes I have if I wasn't drunk. I've worked hard improve myself and my situation. I've said see ya to toxic people ans leeches. It's been a long and very windey and beat up road but I showed myself I'm capable of beating the odds. I've said f it at times and went backwards but I would always realize I wasn't happy and that wasn't really me. It was the symptoms I had from the trauma of racism and colonization and all the broken promises and inability for people to back up their words. Living in a rigged system is fn hard. I know most people don't what it takes to survive a walk in my moccasins. They would have would have broken down along time ago. I know I have a good heart and an honest spirit and that I love people. I own my past mistakes proudly. I've sat with evil and I have been hungry and felt dirty no matter if my brown skin had been sterilized and I came out kind and willing. I don't break the law by selling drugs or hang out at drug houses or get totally wasted anymore. I don't care about street status anymore. Most of those people are actually punks. It's a crap life. Look deep inside yourself and take the time to get to get to know yourself and protect your own back. I know its easier said than done but it's not impossible. Im not outta the woods yet and the worl will never be finished until my time is finished. I decided to not look back and to heal myself and to start to accept myself, all of it. My life has many good things to be grateful for. i gotta look at the good because I know where I can end up again or even worse if I don't check myself. I'm fortunate I didn't grow up in Winnipeg. I'm not judging anyone who belongs to a gang. Life is hard and we have had to make the choices that were available at the time for our survival and sense of belonging. I don't like seeing my people like this though and I do care and respect all of you. from a small city in North Eastern Ontario. We don't have gangs here. We have a homelessness crisis and substance addiction and poverty and not too many Aboriginal people here. Seeing others hurting bothers me and I'm the one who will share what I have or have a friend's conversation with a person others wouldn't be caught dead talking to. I don't think like that. Thanks for creating this documentary. It's so important to put this out there. Educating ourselves and also getting a formal education is something foreign to so many of us. I don't want to see us going down these streets anymore.

[@cntm51]

I'm from Ontario, grew up the same way bein' from the 90's. and even though i spent most of my younger days in childcare care homes, foster homes, or at a family shelter... i never joined a gang.. I grew up the same exact way man, and when these little gangsters would ask me.. "wanna join my gang!?" ... "join our gang man".. I never, ever... EVER! joined any fkn gangsters.. I raised my younger siblings, I worked what i could, did what I could, my mother was a heavy alcoholic, and left to Thunder Bay so I can look after my younger siblings at the age of 14... not even a week, child services took my younger siblings but not me, cause i was already long gone.. i went to a store to get some food and shit.. I was nearly home when I saw a bunch of vehicles parked outside my place, and saw my siblings gettin into those vehicles, i waited for awhile . everyone was gone after 20 mins, I went into my home, and saw that there was no one, every one had gone... I didn't need anyone but me.... I let every one go, and let my mother run, I never saw her for 5 yrs... when i did, we spent 5 yrs together before she passed.... just... I never joined any gangs ...didn't need em, never did never will.

[@Prinzpoldi1985]

thanks for sharing this experience

[@carmenblaga8236]

STAY STRONG

[@VAPEMANIAM]

CN TM I hope you found your siblings my fellow warrior.

[@TheDsRequiem]

Looooooooool rekt

[@pearlofyahuah8472]

True Warrior..STRONG SPIRIT MIND AND SOUL...BLESSINGS AND LOVE FROM SAN ANTONIO TEXAS😘😘😘...

[@acdc14terrace]

The only gangs in Canada are the geese.

[@Free2PlayGamerNation]

Yeah, they got claims on turf everywhere. Soccer gangs and geese, man.....Nothing more intense.

[@fucumaxgforce9712]

true those fuckers will fuck you up no joke

[@leokap58]

lol the aboriginals are legit maybe alot of talk but they do back what they say most. but hells angels still is king in this country even with mom bouchier out of the gang. it deffinately calmed down after his life sentance but they were killin kids woman car bombs montreal was war zone and i was there during the 90s dicarie district lol

[@leokap58]

***** you must watch alot of gang land kid to think us is the worst america is nothing but poor and drug infested aint nothin hard with idiocy. canada aint shit some ways ohh fuck yes lool. but america really yanks are broke dumb crack heads. even the govt a joke even your millitary is a joke compared to ares lool you need planes and bombs to win wars while all we need are some fighters choppers and JTF2 to get the job done. but on a serious note who the fuck do you think supplies west coast with the best green sure as hell aint you guys or colardo ohh right its B.C. best bud in the world rank system go get your grade twelve kid.

[@thewarrior4724]

Keep tellin him.

[@papac6831]

i know this story, im in a different part of the world but my people "Roma" are living and feeling the same . we have been made to live in houses and stay in the same place we are horse people and without our horses we are nobody. i try to look on the brightside but there is no way forward we are lost. i really feel for the people in this video and i send them love and hope.

[@patriciaoffer9585]

❤️ from California

[@DafrosDumpster]

My dad, his brother's and sisters, and my grandmother were all in a residential school. For most of them they came out the other side and took life by the horns and learned the stories and traditions before they were lost forever. I'm greatful for them being so strong through it all. I hoped so much as a kid that my dad would follow they're lead, but unfortunately he delved into the booze and drugs and to this day, 28 years later he has no contact with any of his kids. I half blame him. It was not his fault what happened to him as a kid, but it is his action on how he coped with it after. He had a choice to choose, and I'll be damned if that carries on through me

[@lyubenkoa]

cover face: check. distort voice; check. take family pictures our of the shot.... oopsie

[@mars0401]

lmao

[@bjvillegas1980]

When u beat a people in the ground, strip them of their cultural heritage, deny them rights, kick them off their land; it is no surprise that many end up disparaged and destitute. love all the comments on here b/c I am pretty sure they r coming from white middle class who have not had such struggles. Ever hear of walk a mile in someone else's shoes? Sometimes it is impossible when their shoes were taken a long time ago. I grew up with Native Americans and watched this first hand. You put people at the bottom and this will eventually happen. Unsure? Look at the prison population in the US. 80% Blacks and Hispanics, which coincidentally, tend to be at the bottom of the social and financial class as a result of hundreds of years of racial discrimination.

[@Race956]

Man. Have you been to Winnipeg? Can't keep using the past as an exuse

[@TheOwenMajor]

or you can just get over it. You know, like every one else in the world who has been mistreated

[@TheOwenMajor]

How does the system f you over. They litarally devote billions of dollars to help aboriginal people, and they still find a way to wast it. That money should be spent to support new immigrants. Hard working people that made our country. Not lazy natives.

[@jebidi117]

Owen Major When the government takes your kids for no reason kills your water, profiles you as suspicious because of your skin culture, most of all calls us lazy because we are isolated from our own country's population without jobs. These things happen in our modern times i can think of all the above from this year alone. So they have noone to fight they rebel against the system that caused it.

[@Race956]

jebidi117 Youre complaining about people calling you lazy? Ohhh NOO lets go kill some people cause someone called us lazy? Seriously? Government taking kids was years ago. GET OVER IT -and "YOUR WATER"? What makes you so entitled to everythiing Complaining about no jobs? GO take a couple months course at red river and you'll find a job no problem. And profiling you as suspicious... SO WHAT?? IF you do nohting wrong who cares what they profile you as Bottom line- GET OVER YOURSELVES

[@bradleybrass547]

My late father was one who changed my life before he passed not saying I'm a gang member or was no but I hung around friends that were members but lil by lil I noticed I was getting dragged into there bs so my dad's words were u don't need men or an organization to watch out for you I thought I raised n designed a man not a coward his words were so I changed my ways of living after he passed I started getting into my traditional ways and started helping my ppl out and got a good full time job I always did but was very poor keeping it but today my life is stable n good I got a good hard working wife n kids I'm happy with that my words are a true warrior stands alone in loss or win but the spirit n heart will never break .

[@leopardii6565]

Keep fighting brother

[@panismith1544]

I come from New Zealand, Native New Zealander I've have a pretty hard life..taken from my mother at birth eventually moved to a English family & raised...I think I've turned out alright had issues identity issues also.. Yes Gangs, are a big problem in New Zealand sadly majority gangs are indigenous displacement can have a major effect on a individual especially Native, people. To be honest I have learnt the English way & turned it around on them making me more aware on my identity & value in this world, because I mean something in this life,

[@Luoshe]

First off, I'm an Aboriginal from Winnipeg Manitoba and I gotta say... Wow I've never seen so many ignorant & racist comments about Canada & it's Aboriginal people! I'm disappointed that people are treating this lightly, calling it nothing. Please, continue to educate & get yourselves involved in Aboriginal culture & understand what's going on in Canada with the Indian Act, Treaty Rights, social services, and reserves.

[@Z3N17H1U5]

White boy from the Peg here, and I agree with you. People need to grow up and stop being racist towards Canada & Aboriginal People. Also, Aboriginals need to stop being racist toward whites too. I still often hear "Go back to europe, you land stealers!" This makes absolutely no sense, as my acestors migrated here from eastern europe WAY after the English came, plus I was born here So I have nothing to do with the past WHATSOEVER. We need to work together to find solutions to all the problems, not just point fingers at each other and blame the past.

[@skyehedrick9099]

Growing up on the same road I hurt a lot of people and was hurt. After years of struggles and waking without direction I found a new way. After years of hate and anger I went through a lot of healing and forgiveness. I still had a heart for our people who are rejected by society. I ended up walking the streets and was finding favour with gang members. Bringing them home, feeding them and networking with people who can offer what I couldn't. Eventually my wife and I opened a centre for First Nations youth and families. It was awesome. I earned the trust and respect that may have tried to do before me. Loved all the people who I called my family. Unfortunately the lack of funding and support from the community left me with a choice I hated...closing the doors. Most government funding goes to people doing so called studies. I call them spectators. They get the grants while the people in the trenches and are there for the people 24/7 don't get the grants. So these people fall through the cracks and costing more to lock them up like animals and throw them back on the streets to do even more crimes!!! I love these gang members. They are people who like I used to be. I wore a mask put on a FU attitude but was hurting inside. I hope these guys and girls will find hope one day

[@nialloneill5097]

These are issues here not just specific to natives, such as a lack of hope and loss of identity, and dignity. Sorry your attempts to start at the bottom were not rewarded, for as you say, those with the money don't tend to put it where it's needed, but then they rarely understand what is truly going on, and they rarely care. Most carers have an investment in poverty and impoverished people, both emotionally and fiscally. Somehow in these situations you have to find ways of becoming autonomous, if you can. The Pine Ridge Sioux, for example, seem to building up a head of steam through various projects. Ultimately, we all have to find our true purpose in life, which is to serve the Great Spirit, and this one acknowledgement is enough to unify us all as brothers, who need to co-operate, not segregate. Sadly though, fear and division rules, so people compete, then you have conflict and scarcity, and more fear, and the cycle perpetuates. We need to form healthy groups that break these abusive cycles, amidst the pain of the implosion of the world, which must collapse because of these very simple reasons, which have been bringing strife and discord to the world for far, far too long. So now let there be Light!

[@Yardman416]

Put the booze down and you 1njun savage

[@sabonesjones]

Can someone please tell me the name of the song in the intro? I've heard it before from a show and I need to know. It's driving me crazy and I can't find it anywhere, there's no info about the music used in this video. Thanks

[@rickyhadley5296]

Great perspective that we don’t usually see. We are who our parents are, for the most part. Be the one to break which ever crazy cycle your on. It’s possible with intelligence and determination

[@slopcrusher3482]

People don't really realize there are gangs in Canada

[@fxckbryant1481]

Nah the real gangs at chiraq 😈

[@breightonbisbane]

their pussies compared to British gangs

[@ThaKingJay]

+breighton2885 bisbane *American*

[@myohmyli]

I thought Canada was suppose to be perfect

[@513SBF]

there may be gangs but they ain't on gang shit like us cities

[@arieszne]

I’m kinda ashamed of my family mostly being in a gang, it makes me sad that people look at me with a weird look and saying to people “You should stay away from her, or her family will beat you down.” It hurts me. -From an Oji Cree person

[@almabelhumeur6672]

It is not your fault just continue to be yourself. Learn to figure your self worth because you deserve better. Build up your self-esteem and love you. Giving others respect goes a long way and when you show others respect you will find people respond to you. Best regards.

[@mshammond_uk1831]

@@almabelhumeur6672 the most nicest thinb i read on KZbin today...thankyou for being kind and encouraging this random stranger..just feel sad with so many nasty comments on here

[@almabelhumeur6672]

@@mshammond_uk1831 Thank you, I am a very positive person.

[@revertinthemaking]

My family treated me badly because they knew they couldn't trust me to keep their secrets, at least that is what I think. The other part of it is they were hoping I would join in. In the end, they simply took advantage of me as much as possible while at the same time treating me badly to keep me down. I don't think that would have happened if they were native gangs, instead of Russian mob. But my indigenous grandmother, who I only met once as an adult, confided her truth to me, that she was adopted into a white family and put into prostitution. i will say it again, CAPITALISM is the problem. Bring the working class to power and we will all be looked after, fairly. Stay strong, Sister.

[@ItsmeCote]

He was ahead of the curve with his mask 6 years ago 😂

[@manitobalife9213]

I'm native. Married. I have three beautiful children. And I work my ass off thank you.

[@antiturkije4040]

do you a have a weed plantage or something.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Aho, Keep up the good work I too work my ass off

[@dedmeem8312]

@@antiturkije4040 what makes you think that🤨😐

[@antiturkije4040]

@@dedmeem8312 I think that because first natives are usually in drugs because of poverty

[@matowakan3741]

@@antiturkije4040 shut your ugly ass up

[@darthmindbender4225]

Something about interviewing people in poverty, while wearing a Burberry shirt & Supreme hat, seems weird to me. Not to mention a scarf long enough to make 5.

[@melindaanne6036]

Really? I think it shows that she has worked damn hard for what she has, and if you want that stuff, you can work hard too.

[@bittybob4926]

Fake supreme

[@wilmachappell727]

You sound like a real racist and a judgemental person. How would you like to be poor? You are probably living off your parents and don’t have to left your ass to work. Don’t judge people’s appearance , look in the mirror and look at your face. A face of a person that is full of anger and so mighty high. I’m so sick of people like you judging and making fun of the poor.

[@alexjonesbones4753]

Why cause she has a job ???

[@jason-ed6qs]

@@melindaanne6036 how do you know it wasnt stolen

[@larriannmusick6913]

Wow. I appreciate this video.im Native American but was taught by my grandmother we make our future.Never blame your past if you didn't like the way you were raised.Then break the cycle and make the change.Stay Native.

[@TJFox-re6lv]

^says the guy with a name such as urs . pfft

[@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82]

Good to see a mentality that is not a victim mentality here. You will never break through if you use the past to dictate your future.

[@martytruelove5026]

Your Grandmother sounds like she was Wise.

[@lindsayandmia]

Sounds to me like your grandmother was very intelligent! Like you said there is no growth when continuing to blame what some, not all, "white men" and the past government did in 1840, then punishing all the future generations and all Canadians, including those who fought for Native rights and freedoms and equality and made change happen, along with their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren etc etc and everyone else that carries white skin, and/or lives in or has the nerve to be born in Canada, still to this very day in almost 2020. I guess I'm trying to find the reasoning behind why people think the best way to grow, make change in the world, and to show/instilling in people that its horrible, wrong, and completely inhumane, to punish/hurt/condemn others, as the natives were, just because of the color of their skin and/or because of where they happen to be born or happen to live, is to punish every and all innocent (non involved) future generations because the color of their skin and/or because of where they happen to be born or happen to live??!! 🤷‍♀️ 🤔 🤦‍♀️

[@Fatcat-ss6nh]

Hookers n' Cocaine not true at all. I’m proud to be native.

[@sabonesjones]

What the hell is the background song in the beginning?! It's from a tv show and I can't remember it. Driving me crazy!

[@lemonade4181]

How is it that Name Withheld is in every video? And why do they look different every time?

[@badpick]

I meet a lot of small town native peoples the one I meet are very well manner polite kind good heart

[@liamnitro2707]

Not My last name slide by elmwood wpg🤣💀😭😭🤣

[@gw593]

They are great people with a great culture, beautiful beliefs and amazing strength, like all cultures they have their downfalls and deal with addiction

[@mcd4321]

Probably get maced by some but crummy thug by the towers lol

[@taiganwind7787]

-Indian women like to have fun. Always have a good laugh going on. Migwhich.

[@hulkhogan1942]

@@taiganwind7787 why you saying thankyou?

[@justintime2713]

Wish everyone could own a home and happy family

[@rockyjohnson9243]

Most people could if they quit, all the extras, drinking, smoking, drugs, dinners out, shiny objects, etc.

[@urindianmolesterdrunkle3887]

But theyd still have me. So....

[@car1it05WAY]

The lady interviewing sounded like she was over the interview before it started

[@walperstyle]

Nothing wrong with being 'Indian'. But what troubles me is how a very select few even attempt to live like true natives. Its great to blame other people for your troubles, however, society has moved on, all over the world. Cultures die off and everyone learns from them. The power shift is in China and India right now, and they are not the same as when they last ruled the world. Get over it, grow up, and learn.

[@walperstyle]

Also note, this is what years of NDP rule lead to. All those wonderful social programs, with a huge amount of people abusing the system and huge crime. Glad BC got out of it, Glad Saskatchewan got out of it. Do not vote for socialist NDP. ..ANYTHING ELSE

[@walperstyle]

walperstyle If anyone wants to leave Winnipeg and get paid good money you can come to Alberta. Message me. I don't care your background.

[@Tarathiel123]

walperstyle you realize that First Nation issues are a federal thing, and we have had a federal Conservative government for 13 years that hasn't done a single thing to help First Nations right?

[@walperstyle]

Its not a federal thing, its a personal thing. The hand out is what hurts the first nations in the first place. This is the first government in a long time that doesn't throw money at people and hope they go away. We need about another 30 years of conservative government, so the aboriginal people can keep getting jobs and be a part of the future. The whole 'colonialism' thing being alive and well today is a joke. The rest of the world has changed, so has canada, and it will several times over. We learned a great deal from the Aboriginal people of Canada. Modern Military owes a huge thanks, fishing and harvesting foods in North America, as well as learning how to fish. ...that is what we have to be thankful for. The melting pot of the world isn't going to stop to hold onto the past. Again, India and China are now getting set to be the no1 nations on the earth. They were once before, hundreds of years ago, but they are even not the same. Traditions and old ways die off because its no longer needed. 'Culture' is the in-ability to change for the future.

[@Tarathiel123]

walperstyle "Its not a federal thing, its a personal thing. The hand out is what hurts the first nations in the first place. This is the first government in a long time that doesn't throw money at people and hope they go away." What? Didn't you watch the part where they addressed how the energy projects forced low-skilled workers into the cities which resulted in crime? The links between unemployment and criminal behaviour are well documented and accepted. Everyone agrees that crime reduction is a responsibility of government and the best way to do that is through job creation which requires education. The guy in the white shirt with a kid said he didn't KNOW enough to stop his son from going into a gang. And the other two said how there were no jobs. Of course government has a role to play, ignoring it hasn't worked and it sure as hell isn't going to fix itself. By the way, China, one of those countries you mentioned has an incredibly strong central government that enacts programs to keep people employed and grow the economy. Their banks are centrally controlled, and there are entire sectors of the economy that are centrally administered. Not regulated, administered. And now, the tar sands, where you say you work, has had its majority stack ownership bought by a Chinese State-Owned-Enterprise. You are right, the Chinese are going to win eventually and societies do fall by the way side. But the ones that win fight to win and the ones that lose are the ones who don't fight for survival. With a Conservative government Canada isn't even showing up.

[@thothunter1852]

Skoden is here

[@Guillan80]

Thot Hunter lmao 😂 good name!!!! 😂 lolol 👍🏼

[@prydera2553]

Stoodis, likes this!

[@sofetchforgretch]

He actually passed away

[@jayminelijah2899]

How you been uncle?

[@JohnDoe-iq3zr]

Thot Hunter.... S T O O D I S

[@bsmoove1031]

This makes so much sense. When you strip people of their culture and identity what do you get. You get a subculture that forgot it’s real traditions and the fun or good things about their culture. When their harmless ways of their culture are shaved down and they are treated like scum. You breed a bunch of children who grow up not truly knowing who they are, and are stuck just adapting to the environment around them. Which is hard street life, that becomes their culture and their identity. Then people who have no clue what’s that’s like tell them to “change” and it’s “simple”, that’s like telling someone to just stop doing drugs their psychically addicted to, it becomes like a disease.

[@belacqua8531]

informative

[@zeusvalentine3638]

Natives from Montreal are known to be quite wealthy. They are business owners and professionals.

[@bearwolf1285]

They're all scared alone, immaturity causes safety in numbers.

[@audioproductionmusicproduc8518]

I don't understand the situation at all. There is a law right? Selling drugs, wearing a knife or gun are against the law. So enforce the law, police men. Seems like the only problem here is police. Put all of them with their faces to the ground. No rights to criminals. Why somebody should lose a car just because of some child decided to play a gangsta. They are gangs only because of nobody enforces the law. Like in Russia. Nobody cares about your rights or how you live in poverty. If some top dog says to the police go there and get rid of a gang, Russian police will wipe those gangsters out. That's it.

[@joshshirley9488]

Audio Production/Music Production Course Russian mob ????

[@ISavageN8TIVEI]

Audio Production/Music Production Course LOL boy you stupid

[@bearwolf1285]

Yea I was stupid.. I was a stupid kid once.. it's still a part of my life

[@elinikolai7493]

@@audioproductionmusicproduc8518 Cuz locking people solves everything right? I can tell you can't think for much.

[@tysondalgai2687]

Being full blooded Navajo & having served my country & right now living in Phoenix I always feel guilty that I should be doing more to help my people. Growing up it was mostly Chicanos & Mexicans in the apartment where my family lived & at school too so I was an outsider from the start. Even on summer vacations I would go the reservation & found out I was not like any of them. Its mostly cowboys & ranchers who half assed raised wannabe gangsters who copy what they see on TV & in movies, supposed metal heads who have never heard of Tool or can not name any actual Pantera band members, & goths & punks that paint their nails black all day & never actually forming any opinions about life or society themselves & just follow what they see. This experience taught me to be self sufficient & stand up for myself faster than most people & have an ability to get through life. When I enlisted in the military after high school I finally experienced a life outside of Arizona & it was the best time of my life. From working at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA & seeing Washington DC everday was truly a great experience & then being stationed in Okinawa, Japan fulfilled a life long nerd dream of being there & I learned so much. It was even funny to be literally the only Native that anybody from the Mid Atlantic or from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia had ever met in their lives. All I ask of my fellow Vice viewers is to please not generalize all of us in one category. From the 1/16th Cherokees to the Inuit & Comanches we are just as different & versatile as any other group of people. Thank you & hope to one day fulfill my dream of becoming the only Native American President of the United States & making a difference for America & the world :D

[@KnightArisen]

wow as an immigrant living in the u.s your story is so amazing sort of in a way reminds of myself.Hey if you do get in the presidental elections you got my vote!

[@jhopes_waterbottle3395]

As a native the first part of the video got me Wheezing💀

[@joediboss3425]

Lived there for about 8yrs...and i'm from st.lucia W.I.....natives are very down to earth ppl...they just being caught in a vicious cycle.....extremely cold.....i lived on morray strauss Dr.....leila and mc gregor....Adsum....garden city on mcphillips...i miss Wpg.

[@THE-zv7vj]

you embrace a culture not your own. Thuggy project natives. The true indigenous warrior true to himself and his people are the ones to respect.

[@jailesani3399]

They are not Warriors Samoans are the true warrior's

[@alphaheisenbadger3913]

It's sad to see this vicious cycle of poverty of crime continue no matter what country it is.

[@frequentzzz7933]

I once got in trouble watching this in class, got kicked off the laptop.

[@user-z3r0187]

Reminds me of Guyana similar population of under eight hundred thousand people. With a similar problem. Has a murder rate above the US average, over a dozen cases per hundred thousand people, and a serious drug and substance abuse problem, criminals activities stemming for poverty depression and hopelessness.

[@ShawnaHill83]

Reading a lot of the posts on here is just disgusting and down right disrespectful, so many evil minded ppl it's crazy, most comments make me sick to my stomach. The creator don't want any of us being bad minded or hateful bottom line! Rather u call it god, allah, budda, jesus. It is a touchy topic for most of us, all I can say is rise above it and keep ur head up no matter what is said or done. And anyone who wants to argue and say ignorant things because I'm a proud onkwehon:we woman by all means but I won't reply because it's not a debate this is my personal way of life and thinking. 

[@ShawnaHill83]

Lmao *proud* geeez!

[@ShawnaHill83]

I live in Canada n been called it all, as much as I want to say horrible things I don't because I would be no better then the bad minded ppl I'm speaking about, all u can do ask the creator to help their minds n hearts.

[@jeremykylesuperfanpatrioti6486]

***** ofc I left that craphole country.

[@ShawnaHill83]

Like I said this is not a debate, I live by what I said,

[@metaflux2]

Shawna Hill Most of these people are just trolls looking to rouse people into anger.

[@kg707]

There are lots of Indigenous people in Manitoba who don't get caught up in this kind of life. They get an education, they work hard and contribute hugely to our city. It is interesting to speak to these people and notice the differences between them and the "gang" people. Being Indigenous is not the common denominator.

[@daddyrabbit835]

Same over here on the Ontario border. Lot's of educated tribal memeber.

[@Strange9952]

come to north side Winnipeg for a year

[@mecaillagladue2473]

You mean the natives that go and work for cfs and take indigenous babies away ? Yea seems legit

[@jannalam6861]

Winnipeg is like a third world country. It's so depressing.

[@Josh-cw8by]

@@jannalam6861 No it's not. Crime is isolated to specific areas. Don't be an idiot and Winnipeg is a great place to live

[@imacomedian980]

I lived on a rez for a year in highschool. This one was fine but they told me stories about other reservations in northern ontario. I'm also white. A native family took me in.

[@yourdadscomputerhistory2879]

We adopted you! Welcome to the red side 🦅🦅🦅🪶🪶🪶🪶

[@bawnstar]

aw thats lovely

[@WallyJayQue]

They are not warriors the real aboriginal warriors are the one who take care of his family

[@burningbum]

Interviewing impoverished communities wearing an $80 Supreme beanie, classy Vice.

[@user-jd7mx1fr7t]

i dont think you know what poor people buy

[@septicsenpai5199]

But we’re not all alcoholics, gang members, druged. There’s natives that provide and take care of their home and land. There’s violence everywhere, not just a specific race all races are the same.

[@jlluna2633]

True but in Canada the natives are the most prevalent in living in poverty and commiting crimes.

[@yyioghj379]

Aysha Monias your really beautiful

[@shellza5303]

There's only one human race, how can u not see that

[@Crustyworn69]

@@danielcordova7604 shut up nobody asked you.

[@pnutbuttajelly1049]

says the peice of trash

[@arcticjungle4741]

5:16 I see at least 3 different timmies cups 🥤 if you know you know 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@friendlyneighborhoodcow8776]

Arctic Jungle same

[@friendlyneighborhoodcow8776]

Damn they make good coffee

[@carlmanson2569]

As a local who lives in North Point Douglas.. yes there are people who are part of gangs but times are changing .. I had been taking the C.Y.C Coure through Ndinawe and asked a few younger aboriginals friends why the aboriginals seem to be stuck in a rut.. thankfully they where good about the question and there answer was it's how they where raises up by there elders. There elders had a lot of hate towards the white man (which is totally understandable) but times are changing they are learning to break the cycle of hate and learning how to move forward In a positive way... But no matter where you go there will always be gangs and drug dealings it's sad that the north point Douglas gets this bad view from everyone ... We all live in a Hood just some have a better coat of paint then others .. listen to the song ice cubes Hood Mentality and you'll understand what I mean.. ... I hope I didn't offend anyone with what I have said if I have I do apologies.. Lots of love from North Point Douglas

[@alfoncio]

Top journalism, compelling and rich. Thank you Vice for bringing light to a subject that would much rather be kept in the dark by those responsible.

[@TheOwenMajor]

what, drunk natives?

[@BatshtPassionate]

I'm not allowed to be a POS to people and ruin this sacred land of which 'I stole' and blame it on ANY of my trauma...

[@IsleFreeThinker1]

Winnipeg isn't Murderpeg, it's Winterpeg.

[@ironlakcdn7349]

John Tait in methatoba

[@ajaxmalokimby6620]

John Tait Gaypeg

[@smileyface8832]

John Tait Actually, Winnipeg can be both. Either: Murderpeg. Or: Winterpeg.

[@mentvltrillness]

Cold n stabby

[@murraydupley9330]

no one have to should experience the stabbing cold of Winnipeg

[@Snow-ej5fm]

are these gangs still active? i was born and raised in the north end but i don’t think i’ve seen any gangs before or at least a big group of people

[@kaienthe1st]

Uhm are u female

[@Snow-ej5fm]

@@kaienthe1st No, why

[@jtevan8236]

One thing I think that is the common denominator is the genocide we've had to face every day in our lives. Being forced to seek protection from one another

[@CanadianTopG]

IT'S NOT A RACE ISSUE - IT'S A POVERTY ISSUE #PovertyHasNoRace

[@hamzasr6501]

the history of what happened to the native people is part of the poverty and part of the trauma that causes this. ignoring race doesnt make it go away.

[@reaper3589]

And why does poverty exist? What's the one word that's the reason for pretty much everything that happens in the world today...

[@marleystone23]

It is a race issue because racism exist

[@Pleasedontbustmeimsorry]

You you reppin Sask?

[@Erectoralporicy]

Actually it isnt a poverty issue. At all. Over 13000 dollars is spent per capita on natives in this country. the budget and spending toward non-aboriginal canadians? 7500. dont perpetuate the myth that this is a money issue because it erroneously puts blame/holds non-aboriginals accountable for problems that ABORIGINALS are responsible for, and need to hold themselves accountable for. how many years of free services, free money, free education, and special treatment is it going to take before people start realizing you cant just keep throwing money at a systemic cultural deficiency, and expect it to change? How many more years are we going to blame residential schools? Lots of people get abused, get a rotten deal in life... they move on. they dont play the victim card for the rest of their life. they dont use it as an excuse for abusing, neglecting, or not properly rearing their own kids. people think theres a racist agenda against natives in canada... lots of people have resentful attitudes towards natives, and are racist towards them, sure. but the problems facing natives today are undeniably in large part a problem natives created for themselves.