By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The Nation’s council has declared a state of emergency in response to the ongoing toxic drug crisis. As of Dec. 4, a new State of Emergency has been announced due to the toxic drug crisis. Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) council declared the emergency as a response to the ongoing toxic drug crisis, and its disproportionate impact on Indigenous people, families and communities. The crisis “is causing deep and lasting harm to Squamish families, communities and loved ones,” the Nation’s website reads. According to the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Indigenous people made up 17.7% of toxic drug deaths in the first six months of 2023, despite accounting for just over 3% of B.C.’s population. Furthermore, the crisis is responsible for…
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