Neskantaga First Nation
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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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Over 200 evacuated from Neskantaga First Nation as chief calls for permanent fix to end water crisisNeskantaga 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.CanadaOct 22, 2020
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Neskantaga First Nation says water must be restored 24/7 before evacuees can returnThe chief and council of a First Nation in a remote part of northwestern Ontario said Thursday that they won't send evacuees home until the community has access to running water 24/7.EnvironmentOct 22, 2020
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