Northern Ontario First Nation

• Ontario issues emergency order to help deal with northern wildfires

  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the order means the province can close roads and restrict access to certain areas as needed to fight the fires.

  Environment

  Jul 14, 2021
  
• NAN seeks emergency declaration from province over northern Ontario wildfires

  The Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the declaration is needed to trigger an immediate response to the situation, including aircraft and watercraft for evacuations.

  Weather

  Jul 13, 2021
  
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• Another northern Ontario First Nation evacuated due to wildfire threat

  Members of a second First Nation in northern Ontario were being evacuated to Thunder Bay on Monday due to the threat posed by wildfires in the region.

  Weather

  Jul 12, 2021
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• Coroner role before Ontario’s top court after strep throat death of Indigenous child

  The family of a four-year-old boy who died of strep throat complications wants to sue over his death.

  Crime

  May 6, 2021
• Rare white moose illegally shot in northern Ontario

  A rare white moose was shot illegally in northern Ontario, prompting outrage from First Nations people in the area for whom the animal is culturally significant. 

  Environment

  Nov 19, 2020
• Mishkeegogamang First Nation has boil water advisory rescinded after almost 18 months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
• Northern Ontario First Nation secures more land under federal law

  The Long Lake #58 First Nation says more than 1,690 hectares, including mines and minerals, have been added to its reserve for use by its members.

  Jul 23, 2020
• Man charged following ‘suspicious’ house fire in northern Ontario First Nation: OPP

  A 42-year-old man from Batchewana First Nation has been charged with attempted murder, arson causing bodily harm and arson causing property damage.

  Crime

  Sep 30, 2019
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• Northwestern Ontario First Nation evacuates community over water safety, asks feds for help

  Most of the 250 residents of the Neskantaga First Nation, a member of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, flew out of the community on the weekend after untreated water began flowing from local taps and water pressure tapered off dramatically.

  Health

  Sep 18, 2019
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• 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