Aboriginal-based organized crime
| Founder | Daniel Wolfe |
|---|---|
| Founding location | Stoney Mountain Penitentiary, Manitoba, Canada |
| Years active | 1980's - present |
| Territory | Canada, United States of America |
| Ethnicity | Canadian Aboriginals |
| Membership | 4,500 Aboriginal Gangsters |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, weapon trafficking, robbery, contract killing, fraud, money laundering, car theft, counterfeiting, extortion, illegal gambling, murder, prostitution |
Aboriginal-based organized crime (ABOC) is a term used to refer to Canadian criminal organizations which have a significant percentage of Aboriginal members. These organizations are primarily found in the prairie provinces, which tend to have areas with high concentrations of people of Aboriginal descent.[1] ABOC is an important national monitored issue, as defined by Criminal Intelligence Service Canada.[2] The Prairie Provinces have some 140 different gangs, almost all are Aboriginal gangs. Including over 60 gangs in Manitoba alone,
Unique features of Aboriginal gangs
• Aboriginal gangs will often use aboriginal art and culture and add it to the gang (bearclaws are often used etc). • Support and Facilitation: ABOC-classified organizations typically support and facilitate the actions of other groups, usually larger and well organized crime groups, such as the Helontaneous, and disorganized street-level criminal activities, primarily low-level trafficking of marijuana, cocaine and crack cocaine and, to a lesser extent, methamphetamine. The gangs are also involved in prostitution, breaking and entering, robberies, assaults, intimidation, vehicle theft and illicit drug debt collection".[2]
• Aboriginal Recruitment: Recruitment typically takes place from Aboriginal populations in larger centres, correctional facilities and from First Nations.[2]
Criminal activities
There is confusion about how to properly intervene in preventing the growth of these gangs. One approach in Winnipeg recommended an all-Aboriginal school board in the face of increased gang involvement by Aboriginal youth.[3] These schools are viewed as a means of increasing respect for traditional Aboriginal values while giving youth the opportunity to avoid involvement in gangs. There is caution toward such strategies due to the fear that these schools, purely as an anti-crime initiative, will lead to ghettoization.[4] The thought of creating an Aboriginal school system struck some as reeking of segregation. Similar initiatives have been discussed in Saskatchewan, leading to a recommendation by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations in late 2009.[5]
Aboriginal street gangs
In the past five years, aboriginal gangs, as they are classified by the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, have surpassed outlaw motorcycle gangs and Italian organized crime syndicates as the largest single group held in federal prisons, with 536 members serving federal sentences. Ninety per cent of them are doing time on the Prairies, dominated by three established gangs: the Indian Posse, the Native Syndicate and the Warriors
Indian Posse
""Indian Posse"" is the most dangerous street gang in Canada that uses violence as a badge of honour by gang members, they are the most murderous gang we have in here in Canada. From 2006 to 2012, 87 Aboriginals died from gang-related violence in Winnipeg, Manitoba. IP is responsible for the indirect creation of other major street gangs like the MW and NS. Members of ""IP"" live by intimidation and fear and swear to a blood in blood out oath. There could be as much as 2,000 IP gangsters throughout the prairie provinces.
Indian Posse, also known as the IP, is an Aboriginal street gang based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[6] The first recorded incident from this gang took place in 1988. Originally, they were mainly active in Lac La Biche, Alberta and known as a high threat gang.
GANG PROFILE
Symbols: IP, color red, 88, 1988, G Money, 916, 9:16, red p hat, rtd (red til dead)
Territory: Nearly all Canada and some states.
Alliance: Hells Angels, Locolz, Krazies and Bloodz(certain sets)
Rivals: Native Syndicate, Warriors, 334 Mob Squad, Bloodz(certain sets), PK Gangs, Asian Bomb Squad and Crips.
Members: 1,400
Formation Year: 1988
Threat: High
The Indian Posse was featured in the fictional film Stryker by Noam Gonick which presents a positive portrayal of the gang "Armies of Resistance” to poverty and other problems. The film dealt with conflicts involving the now-defunct rival gang Asian Bomb Squad. The main character was referred to as “Stryker,” which is a slang term for prospective recruits.[7]
IP is responsible for the creation of other major street gangs like the MW and NS." - Aboriginal Gang Expert
It is estimated that there are over 1,400 Indian Posse members, making it the largest street gang in Canada. Indian Posse is active in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, British Columbia, Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma.[8] One of the alleged founders of the Indian Posse, Daniel Richard Wolfe, was murdered in the Saskatchewan Federal Penitentiary on 5 January 2010.[6]
Warriors
1. Manitoba Warriors
GANG PROFILE
Symbols: color Black and Blue(certain sets), MW, Eight ray sun, 13x23, 1323 , number 23 jershey, X3XX3.
Territory: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC, Ontario and some states
Alliances: Rock Machine, Mob Squad
Rivals: Indian Posse, Native Syndicate, MBF, PK Mob
Members: 1,250
Formation Year: 1992
Threat: High
As the original branch of the Warriors, the Manitoba Warriors are a street gang distinct from other Aboriginal gangs in that they are largely made up of adults. It was founded in 1992 and, by 2000, the gang had over 400 members. They are identified by the colours black and white and are traditionally enemies of the Hells Angels.[9]
2. Alberta Warriors
The Alberta chapter of the Warriors gang arose after individuals from Alberta spent time in a Manitoba correctional facility in 1997. Their color is blue and black; another, rival set of the Warriors called "Bloodless Dubs" (Blood-less meaning against the Blood-sided Warriors and Dubs referring to W, or Warriors) represent the color blue. According to the Calgary Herald, "the Alberta Warriors are most active in Edmonton, but maintain a relatively low profile"[10] Rivals include other ABOCs, such as the Bloods and the small Asian Crazy Dragons, as well as an Indian posse who are mainly active in the prisons.[11]
3. British Columbia Warriors
The British Columbia Warriors are a nomad chapter with no main base. They have high-profile members who are directly linked to the original Winnipeg Chapter. They are not a major organization in the Greater Vancouver area. From 2006 to 2014 6 Aboriginals died from gang related violence.
4. Saskatchewan Warriors
The Saskatchewan Warriors were an offshoot of the Manitoba chapter. A special unit was set up in Regina, Saskatchewan to stop the Manitoba Warriors from setting up a chapter in that city. The unit took a very directive approach toward stopping the gang from setting up anything formidable.They are most active in Saskatoon but are known in Regina and Moose Jaw as well, with small different chapters in both cities. the main color is blue but also wear black as well. enemies also include Indian Posse. there are estimated 300 active members in Saskatchewan but with many members in different provinces. [12]
It is estimated that there are over 1,250 Warriors members in Canada. Wherever the gang goes violence always follows the Warriors
5. Dubbs
Dubbs (Dubs, Dubbz) are foot soldiers for the Warriors they are loosely organized sets of gangs, they pay allegiance to the Manitoba Warriors. They will often represent the numbers 1323 or 13x23 and number 23 jersheys, W is the 23rd letter which stands for Warriors. The Dubbs are nation wide from Ontario to British Columbia. they wear the colour black.
Redd Alert
Redd Alert is an Aboriginal street gang active mainly in Edmonton, Alberta and Regina, Saskatchewan, as well as to a lesser extent in Vancouver, British Columbia and Kamloops, British Columbia. It was "founded" in the mid-1990s but was not largely active until 2005. They wear red bandanas, and have a presence across institutions in the prairies.[13]
Native Syndicate
GANG PROFILE
Symbols: NS, color white, 1419, 14x19, 1994, 94, PK
Territory: Canada and some states
Alliances: Zig Zag Crew, Syndicate Brothers
Rivals: Indian Posse, Warriors, Deuce Tre, Indian Mafia, Terror Squad
Members: 500
Threat: Moderate
Native Syndicate is an Aboriginal Criminal Organization exclusively for Aboriginals, It was formed in 1994. Native Syndicate is currently Active in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Alberta and some parts of USA. They utilize a Mafia style organizational structure, but otherwise invoke Aboriginal imagery. Their official colours are white and black, but they wear a white bandanna. Their tattoos often resemble “\Z\” (symbolizing NS, or "Native Syndicate"), marked between the thumb and index finger. Rivals include Indian Posse, Native Syndicate Killers NSK and Warriors.[14]
Bloods
The Manitoba Blood Family is a Prison Gang made up of several blood sets throughout Manitoba and Alberta. They are known for Drug Trafficking, Homicide, Weapons Trafficking, Home Invasions and other crimes. Their Rivals primarily are the Indian Posse and Manitoba Warrriors other rivals include Winnipeg Westside Crips, Most Organized Brothers and B-Side gangs. MBF shoots first then ask questions later.recently MBF has has been spreading into saskatchewan and their numbers have grown from a small gang to a massive street army.
Symbols: MBF, color red, 1326, 13x2x6, BG, X32VI
Territory: Manitoba, Alberta
Alliances: none
Rivals: Indian Posse, Manitoba Warriors, and Crips(certain sets), Mob Squad
Members: nearly 300
Formation Year: 1990-2000's
Threat: Moderate
Winnipeg Blood Sets are:
Young Bloodz,
Junior Bloodz,
Infamous Bloodz,
Troublesum Bloodz,
Manitoba Blood Family,
Westside Bloodz,
Cash Money Bloodz,
Northside Bloodgang,
Notorious Bloodz,
Spade Bloodz,
Manitoba Warrior Killerz
Crooks And Cash
GANG PROFILE
Symbols: Black, bandana, CC
Territory: Regina east end
Alliances: Native Syndicate
Rivals: 88's
Members: 21
Formation Year: 2015
Threat: High
Other Gangs
Aboriginal Gangs in Canada, 204 Gangs.
Over 120 Validated Aboriginal Gangs as of April 20th, 2015
1. Aboriginal Kings (Crips)
2. Alberta Warriors
3. B-Side
4. BIBC 1323 (Dubbs)
4. Broadway Boyz
5. Brawlers
6. Bloodz
7. Crips
8. Cash Money Bloodz (Bloods)
9. Cash Money Brothers
10. Cash Money Crips
11. Crazy Cree
12. Da Pitbull Army
13. Deuce
14. Deuce Riders
15. Deuce Killers
16. Dubbz Diamond 1323 (Dubbs)
17. Dirty Money Crew
18. Eastside Crips
19. Forrest Avenue Bloodz (Bloods)
20. G Money Soldiers
21. Gangster Crips
22. Gangster Dubbs
23. Guerillas of Death
24. Indian Posse (multiple gangs with same name)
25. Indian Mafia
26. Indian Mafia Crips
27. Indian Brotherhood
28. Indian Souljas
29. PK posse killas (Dubbs)
30. PK Mobsterz
31. PK Familia
32. Central PK (Dubbs)
33. CTL Central Gang (Dubbs)
34. Junior Warriors (Dubbs)
35. Junior Mixed Blood
36. Junior Bloodz (Bloods)
37. All Bout Money
38. Good Squad
39. Krazies
40. Locolz
41. Northside Locolz
42. Manitoba Warriors (multiple gangs)
43. Manitoba Blood Family (Bloods)
44. Manitoba Bloodz (Bloods)
45. Manitoba Warrior Killers (Bloods)
46. Manitoba Indian Posse
47. Manitoba Native Syndicate
48. Mixed Blood
49. Most Organized Brothers
50. Money Over Bitches
51. Mob Squad
52. 334 Mob Squad
53. Native Gangster Crips
54. Native Crips
55. Native Posse
56. Native Pride
57. Native Syndicate
58. Native Syndicate Killers
59. Native MOB
60. Native MOB Family
61. Native Kings
62. Native Souljas
63. Northend Brotherhood
64. Native Mafia
65. Notorious Mafia
66. Noe Luv Crew
67. Northside Jonsquad
68. North Central Rough Riderz
69. Northside Boyz
70. Native Syndicate Gangstaz
71. Northside Warriors
72. Northside IP
73. Northside Bloodgang (Bloods)
74. Notorious Bloodz (Bloods)
75. Mad Cowz
76. Infamous Bloodz (Bloods)
77. Nine O's
78. Outcasts
79. Renegades
80. Repping The Northside
81. Redd Alert
82. Ruthless Crew
83. Ruthless Warriors (Dubbs)
84. Bloodless Dubs (Dubbs)
85. Native Outlawz
86. South Broadway Gang
87. Southside Gangs
88. Southside Crips
89. Surenos 13
90. Saskatchewan Warriors
91. Spade Bloodz (Bloods)
92. Terrorizer
93. Terror Squad
94. Troublesum Bloodz (Bloods)
95. Tribal Brotherz
96. Oak Bay Tribe (Dubbs)
97. Oak Bay Hustle Gang 1323 (Dubbs)
98. Westside Soldierz
99. Westside Crips
100. Westside Bloodz (Bloods)
101. Westsyde Bloods (Bloods)
102. West End Boyz
103. Westside Jonsquad
104. Wolf Pack
105. Young Bloodz (Bloodz)
106. Zig Zag Crew
107. 204 Girlz
108. Crazy Indians
109. Crazy Indian Brotherhood
110. Crooks
111. Vatos Locos
112. 12Block Indian Posse
113. Gang Life 1323 (Dubbs)
114. Saskatoon Warriors
115. South Indian Criminalz (Bloods)
116. Deuce Tre
117. SKIP Set Indian Posse
118. MS-13
119. Queen City Crooks
120. Wildboyz
121. Wreckless Dubs (Dubbs)
122. Murdertoba Thugs
References
- ↑ "Aboriginal Gangs in Prairie Provinces in 'Crisis Proportions'". Culture. First Nations Drum. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Aboriginal Based Organized Crime". Criminal Intelligence Services Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ↑ "All-Aboriginal Board May Boost Grad Rates, Curb Gangs". News. CTV News.
- ↑ Welch, Mary Agnes. "Native-only schools eyed to fight crime". Numbers Watchdog. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ↑ "FSIN Calls For Aboriginal School System". News. Saskatoon Star-Phoenix.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Friesen, Joe (2010-01-05). "Indian Posse gang leader killed in brawl". Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 6 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ↑ "Indian Posse: Prison Gang Profile". Insideprison.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ↑ indianposseactive
- ↑ "Manitoba Warriors: Prison Gang Profile". Insideprison.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ↑ 21 May 2004 Calgary Herald
- ↑ "Alberta Warriors: Prison Gang Profile". Insideprison.com. Archived from the original on 13 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ↑ "Policing Gang Activity in Regina". News. Regina Leader Post. Archived from the original on 24 December 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ↑ "Redd Alert: Prison Gang Profile". Insideprison.com. 2006-10-31. Archived from the original on 22 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ↑ "Native Syndicate: Prison Gang Profile". Insideprison.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
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