Ex-gang members turn to music to connect to Native youth

Monday, January 16, 2012  

The Regina Anti-Gang Services (RAGS) in Regina, Saskatchewan, is offering former members of Native gangs a new way to spread their message.

Rob Hurley, who use to be a part of the Native Syndicate gang, has started recording hip-hop songs for RAGS. He said he's turned his life around with the help of the program.

"People that know me from my past respect me because they know what I'm trying to do here," Hurley told CBC News. "They know that I'm not only trying to better myself, I'm trying to better my community."

Authorities say there are at least 300 known Native gang members in Regina, with most between the ages of 12-20.

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