Kashechewan First Nation

• Medical staff leave Kashechewan First Nation as parasite contaminates water

  Medical staff have left a northern Ontario First Nation that was largely evacuated last month after its water system failed.

  Canada

  Feb 4
  
• ‘Not safe to live in’: Chiefs call for quicker evacuation of Kashechewan First Nation

  The remote Ontario community remains under a state of emergency after its water treatment plant failed last week. Evacuations are underway.

  Canada

  Jan 14
  
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• How an Ontario First Nation is taking an Indigenous-led response in times of crisis

  When Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario experienced spring flooding this year, Missanabie Cree First Nation led the charge to help.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2024
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• Body of paramedic who drowned in boating accident recovered in northern Ontario

  The chief of a First Nation in northern Ontario says a search and recovery effort has located the body of a paramedic presumed to have drowned in a boating accident.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
• More nurses headed to Kashechewan First Nation amid shortage: regional care provider

  The president of the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority says the first nurse is expected to arrive Friday in Kashechewan First Nation.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2022
• Northern Ontario First Nation health system only treating emergencies amid nurse shortage

  Kashechewan First Nation says staffing at its nursing station has dropped to three primary care nurses, down from its usual nine.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2022
• Ontario First Nations residents evacuated due to expected spring flooding

  Indigenous Services Canada says it started evacuating those who wished to leave Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations on Thursday.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
• ‘We’re really afraid’: Kashechewan First Nation grapples with COVID-19 outbreak

  The Indigenous community in northern Ontario is under complete lockdown as relief efforts are underway to control a surge in COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2021
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• Frustration in Ontario over lack of spots for 2nd COVID-19 vaccinations

  The province had said people in seven regions who got their first dose on May 9 or earlier could book a second shot starting Monday. Spots, however, were quickly filled.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2021
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• NDP says COVID-19 crisis distracting from northern Ontario First Nation’s flooding plight

  New Democrats say they are concerned COVID-19 is distracting the federal and provincial governments from helping Kashechewan First Nation, which is vulnerable to spring flooding.

  Politics

  Apr 6, 2020