First Nations Declare State of Emergency, Seek Government Support

Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario, Ginoogaming and Long Lake number fifty-eight, have declared a joint state of emergency due to escalating violence and drug-related crime. The communities, located in the Thunder Bay district with the highest opioid-related death rate in the province, are calling on federal and provincial governments for immediate support. Ginoogaming has also passed a community protection bylaw and hired a security firm to address the issue. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dcd25caf7415c667