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Boushie

Boushie

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In 2016 Colten Boushie, a young Indigenous man, was shot and killed on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, inciting racial tensions across the province. This is the story of that man and the white farmer, Gerald Stanley, who was charged in his death.

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  • Boushie episode 1

    Boushie episode 1
    Jan 30 2018
    In 2016 Colten Boushie, a young Indigenous man, was shot and killed on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, polarizing the province along racial lines. In this episode we'll tell you what we know about that man and the night he was killed. We'll also tell you about the white farmer, Gerald Stanley, who was charged with Boushie's death.
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    14 mins
  • Boushie episode 2

    Boushie episode 2
    Jan 31 2018
    In 2016, Colten Boushie, a young Indigenous man, was shot and killed on a farm in rural Saskatchewan. This episode explains how Boushie's death turned into a movement to end racism, while — at the same time — sparking hundreds of racist and violent messages.
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    16 mins
  • Boushie episode 3

    Boushie episode 3
    Feb 3 2018
    This episode goes inside the courtroom during the first week of Stanley's murder trial as witnesses — including Gerald Stanley's son and Boushie's friends — testify about what they say happened on the farm the day Boushie was killed.
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    17 mins
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