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The organization
was probably formed in Saskatchewan Penitentiary and Regina Correctional
Centre in the 1980s or early 1990s. Native Syndicate are allegedly based out of Regina, but reach throughout the entire province of Saskatchewan. Correctional Services Canada reportedly transferred them to Manitoba and Alberta,
where they have now set up chapters as well. As of 2000, there
were 35 active and 19 inactive members in the Winnipeg police
department's gang unit database. According to some reports,
about 200 active members currently operate in Northern Manitoba,
with roughly 60 of those members women.
According to First Nations Drum
(Winter 2000), the Native Syndicate mimics Godfather-style
mafioso structure, with a boss, an underboss and a consigliere.
They have been reported in:
Alberta:
Manitoba and Northern Manitoba (some
membership in Manitoba has been due to prison transfers):
- Cross Lake
- Gods Lake
- Leaf Rapids
- Lynn Lake
- Moose Lake
- Nelson House
- Norway House
- Pukatawagan
- Shamattawa
- Thompson
- Winnipeg
Saskatchewan:
- Regina - based out of
- Regina Correctional Centre - based out of
- Saskatchewan Penitentiary
- Saskatoon
Reported rivals have included:
- Death do Us Part
- Deuce
- Guerillas
of Death
- Indian
Posse
- Native Syndicate Killas (NSK)
- Redd
Alert
- Saskatchewan Warriors - users have reported Native Syndicate have had constant
wars with the Saskatchewan Warriors over the drug trade in
both the Saskatchewan Penitentiary's medium and maximum
security facilities, as well as in Regina Correctional
Centre
According to users, Native Syndicate
are primarily identified by the colour black, with Northern
Manitoba members wearing the colours of the Raiders. Native
Syndicate in Winnipeg are represented by the white flag.
Slogans
- "Once in, in for life"
- "T.T.O.O." - this thing of ours
- "N.D.J.M." - never die just multiply
- "N.M.N.S." - Northern Manitoba Native Syndicate
Signs and Tattoos
- NS stamp on the hand
- Two feathers, tomohawk and spears
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Latest News...
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15 alleged gang members facing numerous charges
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7/15/2006
5th man in Regina homicide case sent to prison
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3/12/2003
Saskatoon shines light on gangs
This city's gang problem has a name -- in fact, it has several names.
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