The controversial hate crimes case against Native leader David Ahenakew has been appealed to Saskatchewan's highest court.

Ahenakew, a former chief of the Assembly of First Nations and a former chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, was convicted by a judge of promoting hatred. He made remarks that praised Hitler for the Holocaust of Jewish people.

On appeal to the Queen's Beach, Ahenakew won his case. The court said the government failed to show that he violated Saskatchewan's hate crimes law and ordered a new trial.

Before that happens, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal will consider whether to take the case.

Get the Story:
Crown appeals Ahenakew decision (CBC 6/19)

aQueen's Bench Decision:
Ahenakew v. Queen (June 8, 2006)

Lower Court Decision:
The Queen v. Ahenakew (July 8, 2005)

Relevant Links:
Canadian Jewish Congress - http://www.cjc.ca

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