WHO IS KELLY DONOVAN?

Welcome to another episode of Dialogue over Division with Kelly Donovan, a former police officer and the author of Police Line: Do Not Cross: Silencing a Canadian Police Whistleblower. Kelly's remarkable story is a testament to standing up against entrenched, broken systems that often prioritize self-preservation over public welfare. Her experiences highlight the secrecy and fear within policing culture, that should be concerning to all citizens. Despite reaching out to various government officials for help, Kelly faced retaliation as a whistleblower, with many in power choosing to turn a blind eye. Yet, in the face of injustice, Kelly didn't back down; she took action. Witnessing systemic issues in how police handled internal matters, she joined the force to get involved and gain insight. When confronted with legal injustices, she equipped herself with knowledge and successfully challenged high-powered lawyers in court. Kelly didn’t just stand her ground—she leveled up. Kelly’s experiences underscore a critical lesson: when we ignore injustice and fail to act, problems become entrenched, and real progress stalls. To keep our democratic system strong and effective, we must confront power head-on and demand accountability. Kelly’s story is a powerful reminder that each of us has the capacity to effect change, and it is our collective responsibility to do so. To learn more about Kelly’s story, you can purchase her book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Police-Line-Silencing-Canadian-Whistleblower/dp/1999245520 Join us as Kelly shares her inspiring journey and insights on how we can all contribute to a healthier, more accountable democracy.

Kelly Donovan on Confronting Police Corruption Warrior Life Podcast with host Pam Palmater This week's Warrior Life podcast is an extended interview with former police officer, Kelly Donovan an Indigenous women from the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. She has a stunning story to tell about how and why she became a whistleblower to combat police corruption and the battles waged against her as a result. You can buy her books here: Police Line: Do Not Cross: Silencing a Canadian Police Whistleblower https://amzn.to/3v6N9ob Systemic Misfeasance in Ontario Policing and the Coordinated Suppression of Whistleblowers https://amzn.to/48EfSOV Kelly on Twitter https://twitter.com/Fit4Duty_Ethics Kelly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fit4duty_ethics/ Kelly's website: https://www.policevswhistleblower.ca/ Kelly's Podcast https://www.policevswhistleblower.ca/podcast Original Warrior Life Podcast (audio) version: https://soundcloud.com/pampalmater/kelly-donovan-on-confronting-police-corruption JOIN my channel as a member and get special emotes & perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeExnsj_hu87OwPCHcBcjA/join - - - - - Hi! I'm Dr. Pam Palmater, an Indigenous lawyer, professor, author, and producer. I create educational videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content about Indigenous issues. I provide critical analysis about state laws, policies, and practices that impact Indigenous peoples, and highlight the important work of First Nation (Canada) and Native American (USA) warriors on the frontlines of Native resistance, resurgence, and revitalization. I am a citizen of the Mi’kmaw Nation and a member of Eel River Bar First Nation from Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaw territory in New Brunswick, Canada). I am the producer and host of the Warrior Life Podcast which helps lift the voices of Indigenous leaders, advocates, land defenders, water protectors, actors, artists and even chefs! I am also the producer and host of the Warrior Kids Podcast – an award-winning children’s podcast which celebrates everything Indigenous – languages, stories and cool Native peeps! https://www.warriorkidspodcast.com My newest podcast is Criminals on Patrol - shining a light on the dark side of the "thin blue line" in policing. https://www.criminalsonpatrol.com - - - - - FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER https://www.twitter.com/Pam_Palmater FOLLOW ME ON IG https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video/stream should not be misconstrued as legal, financial, medical and/or personal advice; nor should it be relied on as such. These podcasts/videos/streams are for educational purposes and represent fair political comment. Any pictures, audio clips and/or video clips that do not belong to me or from the public domain, remain the copyright of the owners and are only used here for educational purposes. - - - - If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: www.patreon.com/join/2144345 Or you could leave a tip on the Buy Me A Coffee app: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pampalmater Or you can donate on the Ko-Fi app: https://www.ko-fi.com/pampalmater - - - - - MY BOOKS: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3lAleUk Indigenous Nationhood by Fernwood Publishing https://www.amzn.to/3R5iZqu Beyond Blood: Rethinking Indigenous Identity https://www.amzn.to/3xN1jcl NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://www.teespring.com/stores/warrior-life-2 #indigenous #police #books Photo permission: Kelly Donovan

Kelly Donovan attended a public session hosted by Justice Michael Tulloch (now Chief Justice of Ontario), conducting the Independent Police Oversight Review, fall of 2017.

Kelly Donovan speaking to the Manitoba Legislature about banning the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

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Kelly was asked to speak about her whistleblowing

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