M’CHIGEENG—UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM APS) was proud to join police services across the province in marking Police Week 2025, May 11-17. This year’s theme, ‘Protecting Ontario,’ honours the dedication of officers and highlights the vital role of community-based policing in keeping communities safe, connected and supported.
“We are proud to serve with integrity and accountability, grounded in Anishnaabe values,” said Police Chief James Killeen. “Police Week is not only a time to honour the work of our officers, but also a chance to connect with community members, answer questions and inspire the next generation of policing leaders.”
UCCM Anishnaabe Police is deeply rooted in the communities it serves, Sheshegwaning, Aundeck Omni Kaning (AOK), M’Chigeeng, Sheguiandah, Whitefish River First Nation, and Zhiibaahaasing, on Manitoulin Island and along Highway 6 in Ontario. Police Week is an opportunity to recognize the strength of these partnerships and celebrate the collective efforts toward community safety and wellness, a release notes.
To mark the week, UCCM Anishnaabe Police held a series of community events from May 12-20. Events featured informal presentations about the police service, a recruitment and careers booth, a police service survey, community service partner booths and a free community supper.
Denis Blake manned an UCCM police satisfaction survey table, while there was also a police recruiter table, Noojmowin Teg, Manitoulin-North Shore Victims Services, Gwekwadziwin Miikan, UCCM Justice Program and Mnaadzowin Health Services Inc.
As well, the UCCM Canine Unit, including Anishinaabe Police Constable Nicholas Beaudry and ‘Ben’ were on hand.
Matt Bebonang and other officers put on a bike safety event for many kids who took part, highlighting bicycle safety including the importance of wearing bicycle helmets, with youngsters taking part in the obstacle course.
At the event held in M’Chigeeng First Nation, a bicycle was won by Echo, while a fire pit and Muskoka chairs were won by Eden Beaudin.
