First Nation Water Crisis

• ‘An ongoing symbol of colonization’: How bad water affects First Nations’ health

  For years, First Nations across Canada have suspected that they've been getting sick from poor water quality -- and a gap in health data is not helping the situation.

  Features

  Sep 30, 2021
  
• Mishkeegogamang First Nation has boil water advisory rescinded after almost 18 months

  Mishkeegogamang First Nation had its boil water advisory issued in early June, 2019.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2020
  
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• Over 200 evacuated from Neskantaga First Nation as chief calls for permanent fix to end water crisis

  Neskantaga residents say the lack of access to clean water is having a devastating impact on the mental health of community, which has led to suicides among young people.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
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• Hundreds evacuated from northwestern Ontario First Nation over water crisis

  The chief of a northwestern Ontario First Nation says hundreds of people are being evacuated due to a water crisis.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2020
• Indigenous communities and water crises — is a real solution in the works?

  Two Indigenous communities declared a state of emergency over water sanitation this month.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2019
• Officials to meet with Attawapiskat families to discuss water concerns: Indigenous Services Minister

  Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan says the federal government is committing more assistance for a northern Ontario reserve facing challenges with its water supply, including sending additional medical officials there this week.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2019
• Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over its water quality

  Residents in the community roughly 360 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont., obtain drinking water separately from three stations in the community or use bottled water.

  Health

  Jul 16, 2019