Cat Lake First Nation
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Fire that destroyed nursing station forces Ontario First Nation to evacuate patientsChief Russell Wesley of Cat Lake First Nation says people who need treatment for cancer, diabetes, and addiction support were among those removed from the community.FireMar 5, 2024
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2 more First Nations evacuated in northwestern Ontario due to wildfiresResidents from two more First Nations in northwestern Ontario are being evacuated today due to the threat posed by growing wildfires in the region.WeatherJul 21, 2021
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Federal government promises $10M for Cat Lake First Nation amid housing, mould crisisCat Lake leaders say terrible housing conditions have led to severe lung and skin ailments, especially among children.CanadaFeb 21, 2019
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Cat Lake First Nation woman, 48, dies amid housing and health crisisIndigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan contacted community leaders on Tuesday night to express his condolences following Oombash's death.CanadaFeb 20, 2019
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‘When is help coming?’: Cat Lake First Nation considers evacuation 1 month after declaring crisisOfficials from the northwestern Ontario Indigenous community spoke out Friday, decrying a lack of action from the federal and provincial government.CanadaFeb 15, 2019
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Cat Lake First Nation crisis spotlights health-care struggles of remote communitiesThe First Nation of about 700 people declared a state of emergency last month citing “profoundly poor conditions of housing.”CanadaFeb 12, 2019
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‘We’re not bluffing’: Ontario First Nation urges Trudeau, O’Regan to witness housing crisisImages coming out of the First Nation show young children covered in red rashes, which community leaders say are caused by black mould building up in many of their homes.CanadaFeb 7, 2019
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Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre welcomes 3 dogs from Northern Dog ProgramThe Barrie Animal Centre has welcomed three new furry friends from northern Ontario.CanadaDec 17, 2018
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