Dene Nation developing task force to tackle drug crisis – Cabin Radio

May 7, 2025

Dene leaders are gathered in Yellowknife for a three-day public safety forum aimed at addressing drugs, crime and violence in NWT communities.

“There is nothing more serious, dangerous than the drug problem we have today,” Dene National Chief George Mackenzie said during opening remarks on Tuesday morning.

“The statistics we are seeing are not just numbers. They represent our families, friends and children whose lives are affected by substance abuse and crime. These realities have an impact on the fabric of our communities, the well-being of our communities,” he continued.

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