Keewaywin First Nation

• Ontario First Nation to mark Canada Day as ‘day of mourning’

  The First Nation said July 1 will be a day to remember the children and families who were affected by residential schools rather than a celebration.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2021
  
• Forest fire evacuees head back home to Keewaywin and Pikangikum First Nations in Ontario

  Residents of two northwestern Ontario First Nations forced from their homes by forest fires will soon start heading back now that the blazes are dying down, provincial officials and community members said Friday.

  Environment

  Jul 19, 2019
  
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• Full evacuation from Pikangikum First Nation begins due to forest fire

  The decision on a full evacuation came a day after Pikangikum declared an emergency due to smoke from the nearby blaze.

  Environment

  Jul 8, 2019
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• Northwestern Ontario forest fire has grown over 100 sq. km since Friday

  Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the fire, dubbed Red Lake 23, is currently 719 square kilometres.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2019
• Forest fire that caused evacuation from Keewaywin First Nation moves closer to the community

  Community resident and former chief Joe Meekis says the evacuation of the area was completed yesterday, with residents taken to Sioux Lookout and Timmins.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2019
• Forest fire forces evacuation of Keewaywin First Nation in northern Ontario

  Scores of people have already been flown to Sioux Lookout, Ont., which has declared a state of emergency.

  Environment

  Jul 4, 2019