Information was brought to the attention of the Wikwemikong Police that band members have been receiving suspicious calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of the TD bank requesting private financial information.

The public is reminded that if such calls are received and appear to be suspicious whereby the caller is requesting personal or financial information, S.I.N numbers and or payment in exchange to assist a family member in another country or to acquire a prize is in all likelihood a scam.

It is recommended that no personal information is exchanged over the telephone or internet unless it is confirmed to be legitimate.

This also includes door to door salespersons, ensure they have a vendors permit from the band office, check their identity for proof of which company they represent and always ensure you understand any agreement or contract before signing.

To report any such suspicious calls notify the Wikwemikong Police or call Phone busters at 1-888-495-8501.

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 a local gathering and rally was held outside the Wikwemikong Band office for the purpose of bringing forth further awareness to the seriousness of violence against women.

The latest incident whereby an adult male seriously assaulted a female on April 2, 2016 causing her to be treated in hospital has brought forward the importance of stressing to the public that these such actions are not only illegal but intolerable. Both parties involved were members of the Wikwemikong Reserve.

The rally coincided with the appearance of the accused male in Wikwemikong Bail court however the event was well organized and did not interfere with the administration of justice.

Another such event is reportedly scheduled for May with an actual date not confirmed by the Tribal Police as of yet.

Should any member of the public have information pertaining to such violence please contact the Wikwemikong Police office or crime stoppers.