Neskantaga First Nation
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Trudeau gov. grilled over construction firms hired for First Nations infrastructure projects“Why is he continuing to perpetuate this policy of incompetence, negligence and the basic denial of human rights to First Nations people across this country?”CanadaFeb 22, 2021
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How colonial systems have left some First Nations without drinking waterIn interviews, First Nations leaders, engineers and community members pointed to restrictive and outdated policies that result in a lack of local control over projects.InvestigationsFeb 18, 2021
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Former Neskantaga contractor accused of cutting corners in other First NationsFive of the projects have been peppered with allegations, including excessive overcharges, deficient work, delays and racism, reveals an investigation.InvestigationsDec 21, 2020
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Building trust in its tap water will be Neskantaga’s next big challengeMore than 200 members of Neskantaga First Nation returned to their homes this weekend, 60 days after being evacuated because of unsafe water.CanadaDec 20, 2020
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Trudeau gov. approved $1.9M for contractor that didn’t complete Neskantaga water project on timeAn Ontario firm that failed to complete a water treatment project on time in Neskantaga First Nation will receive $1.9 million.CanadaDec 10, 2020
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Indigenous Services minister says Trudeau government won’t end boil-water advisories by March 2021Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller confirmed the Trudeau government will not meet its pledge to lift drinking water advisories in First Nations communities by March 2021.PoliticsDec 2, 2020
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This Ontario First Nation has been under a boil water advisory for 25 years. Now Ottawa is investigatingOttawa has agreed to investigate the conduct of construction companies that may have contributed to the current water crisis in a remote Ontario First Nation.CanadaNov 12, 2020
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Canadian Rangers to arrive in Neskantaga First Nation amid water crisis"The Canadian Rangers have also been deployed to support the community and should be on the ground as of today," Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller told reporters on Friday.CanadaOct 30, 2020
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Canadian Armed Forces to assist in Neskantaga First Nation amid water crisis: Blair“The @CanadianForces will be supporting the community on the ground,” Blair wrote. “We will always be there for those who need it most.”CanadaOct 27, 2020
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Trudeau won’t commit to ending boil-water advisories on First Nations by 2021Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared to walk back his government’s promise to end all water-boil advisories in First Nations communities by March 2021.CanadaOct 23, 2020
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