Canadian Ontario Attawapiskat Native Police Patch

The Canadian Ontario Attawapiskat Native Police Patch represents the insignia worn by members of the Attawapiskat First Nation police service from Ontario, Canada. Attawapiskat is a remote Cree community located in the James Bay region of Northern Ontario. This embroidered patch features design elements specific to the Attawapiskat Native Police, incorporating symbols and text indicative of the region and its policing authority. Such patches were typically used on uniforms to identify officers belonging to the local First Nations police service, which operates independently from provincial forces and serves the unique needs of Indigenous communities. The patch is both a piece of law enforcement history and an example of localized insignia used by Canadian Native police organizations. It offers insight into the structure of policing within First Nations territories and reflects the distinct identity and governance of the Attawapiskat community. This item is relevant for collectors of police memorabilia and Canadian law enforcement artifacts.