Hundreds walk in honour of Indigenous man who died in police custody [Video]

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hundreds took part in a walk in honour of an Indigenous man who died in police custody two weeks ago.

Jon Wells, a 42-year-old Blood Tribe man, died following a confrontation with three officers at the Carriage House Inn on Sept. 17.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating the officers’ use of force.

ASIRT’s stated mandate is to investigate “incidents involving Alberta’s police that have resulted in serious injury or death to any person, as well as serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct.”

On Monday, around 300 people gathered alongside Wells’ family to walk from the Carriage House Inn to a nearby police station.

Along the way, the group stopped for traditional song and prayers, and shared stories of Wells’ time in the rodeo, his addiction advocacy and his kind nature.

“He had a heart of gold. He …