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Bulletin: Escalated Forest Fires in Northwestern Ontario – Emergency Order Issued
Press Release July 14, 2021 It is a busy fire season across Northern Ontario with high temperatures, dry conditions and frequent thunderstorms contributing to multiple large forest fires. Due to…
NAN Calls on Ontario to Declare State of Emergency as Fires Threaten More Communities
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling on the Government of Ontario to declare a State of Emergency to trigger an immediate…
City to Host Additional Evacuees from Deer Lake First Nation
Press Release July 12, 2021 The City of Thunder Bay will welcome 101 evacuees from Deer Lake First Nation which is currently under threat from a 27,549 hectare fire, RED…
City to Host Poplar Hill First Nation Forest Fire Evacuees
Press Release The City of Thunder Bay is preparing to receive evacuees from Poplar Hill First Nation today due to the close proximity of the 350 hectare forest fire, RED065,…
Government of Canada provides wildfire evacuation support to residents of Poplar Hill First Nation
Press Release From: Public Safety Canada July 11, 2021 – Ottawa, ON Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister…
Statement by Ministers Committing to On-going Engagement with First Nations Affected by Wildfires in British Columbia and Additional Resources to Advance Emergency Response Measures
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Ottawa, Ontario (July 11, 2021) – Statement The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of…
Evacuees urged to register so communities, loved ones know you are safe
Press Release July 4, 2021 VICTORIA – British Columbians who have been evacuated from their communities due to ongoing wildfires are urged to register with Emergency Support Services, whether or…
Inshore Rescue Boat station in Rankin Inlet open for the season
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard June 23, 2021 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – The safety of mariners and the protection of the marine environment are top priorities for the Canadian…
Government of Canada Strengthens Partnership with Indigenous Coastal Communities to Enhance Marine Safety
Press Release From: Canadian Coast Guard June 21, 2021 Victoria, British Columbia – Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the largest investment ever made to protect Canada’s coasts, the Government of…
INTRO TO COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY PLANNING IN FIRST NATIONS
An Introduction to Comprehensive Community Planning in First Nations Many communities throughout the country are undertaking Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) in an effort to improve their economic base while asserting…
