Dene Tha’ First Nation declares state of local emergency in response to mental health, addiction issues – CBC
Nov 19, 2025
The province says it’s committed to ensuring Indigenous communities have adequate support
The Dene Tha’ First Nation has declared a state of local emergency as a result of what its chief calls an escalating mental health and addictions crisis.
The declaration was called over the weekend following a vote by the chief and council.
In a statement, Chief Wilfred Hooka-Nooza said the declaration is a “call for immediate help, partnership, and action” from both the federal and provincial governments.
