Peguis First Nation

• Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, 1 home destroyed

  Peguis First Nation declared a state of emergency early Sunday evening as nearby wildfires spread over the weekend because of high winds, hot temperatures and dry conditions.

  Fire

  May 5
  
• Ongoing health crisis: Peguis First Nation declares state of emergency

  Between flooding that occurred in 2014, 2017 and 2022, a total of 784 people have been unable to return home, mainly due to a significant lack of housing in the community.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2024
  
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• Peguis First Nation files $1 billion claim against all levels of government over devastating 2022 flood

  Peguis First Nation has filed a $1 Billion claim for flood damages against all levels of government following the devastating spring 2022 flood.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2024
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• Manitoba police watchdog investigates in-custody death

  Around 2:15 a.m. the man said he needed medical attention and was taken to a hospital in Gimli before being transported to Health Sciences Centre. He was later pronounced dead.

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2023
• ‘Ribbon skirts every day’: The importance and power behind the Indigenous garment

  Often considered sacred, ribbon skirts are seen as a symbol of identity, resilience and survival often connecting the wearer to culture and kinship. 

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
• Peguis First Nation woman attacked by dogs, RCMP say

  A Peguis First Nation woman, 52, had to be airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by dogs early Sunday morning, RCMP say.

  Crime

  May 9, 2023
• ‘I pray that we can all go home’: 610 Peguis flood evacuees still unable to return

  One year after major flooding hit Peguis First Nation, more than 600 residents are still unable to return home.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• ‘Bring our people back’: One year later, Peguis still feeling effects of devastating flooding

  It's been one year since devastating flood hit Peguis First Nation, Man., about about 180 kilometres north of Winnipeg, and the community remains in crisis.

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
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• Manitoba RCMP seize guns, ammo from Peguis First Nation home

  A man and a woman, both 27, were arrested at a Peguis First Nation home Wednesday in an ongoing weapons investigation.

  Crime

  Feb 14, 2023
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• Man arrested after stabbing, armed standoff and house fire on Peguis First Nation: RCMP

  A 46-year-old man is facing a long list of charges.

  Crime

  Feb 1, 2023