UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: We Need To Protect Our First Nations From Emergencies

by Xavier Kataquapit I was surprised recently when I saw my relatives in my home community of Attawapiskat First Nation on the James Bay coast were still having to fetch water from a water pumping station in the community. For most people in the community, it is the only way for them to have clean drinking water. It was very surprising to me to see, because this was the reality when I was a teenager in the community over 30 years ago. I had hoped that by now, the water systems would be fixed and properly maintained to provide clean, safe drinking water to every household but that is not the case. A more serious issue has occurred in Kashechewan First Nation, south of Attawapiskat FN on the James Bay…

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