Poplar Hill First Nation
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2 more First Nations evacuated in northwestern Ontario due to wildfiresResidents from two more First Nations in northwestern Ontario are being evacuated today due to the threat posed by growing wildfires in the region.WeatherJul 21, 2021
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Ontario issues emergency order to help deal with northern wildfiresThe 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.EnvironmentJul 14, 2021
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NAN seeks emergency declaration from province over northern Ontario wildfiresThe Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the declaration is needed to trigger an immediate response to the situation, including aircraft and watercraft for evacuations.WeatherJul 13, 2021
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Another northern Ontario First Nation evacuated due to wildfire threatMembers 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.WeatherJul 12, 2021
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Canadian Forces help with wildfire evacuations near Ontario/Manitoba borderRoyal Canadian Air Force personnel based in Winnipeg were deployed to evacuate Poplar River First Nation, about 315 kilometres northeast of the Manitoba capital, over the weekend.CanadaJul 12, 2021
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Chiefs call for inquest into deaths of First Nations youth in Ontario careNishnawbe Aski Nation chiefs called for an inquest into the deaths of four aboriginal youth in provincial care in the past six months.CanadaMay 10, 2017
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