Attawapiskat First Nation

• London girl, 10, moved by hardships in Attawapiskat launches parliamentary petition

  After gathering over 47,000 signatures with her Change.org petition, a 10-year-old London girl is hoping the public continues to engage.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2019
  
• Indigenous communities and water crises — is a real solution in the works?

  Two Indigenous communities declared a state of emergency over water sanitation this month.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2019
  
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• Officials to meet with Attawapiskat families to discuss water concerns: Indigenous Services Minister

  Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan says the federal government is committing more assistance for a northern Ontario reserve facing challenges with its water supply, including sending additional medical officials there this week.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2019
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• Indigenous Services Minister faces calls to visit Attawapiskat First Nation

  Earlier this month, the community declared a state of emergency over concerns about chemical levels in tap water.

  Politics

  Jul 17, 2019
• New Attawapiskat school closed more than a month after sprinkler system flooded building

  A new school in a remote northern Ontario indigenous community has been closed for more than a month after a malfunctioning sprinkler system flooded the building.

  Education

  Feb 9, 2017
• Environmental group alleges northern Ontario diamond mine not reporting mercury levels

  An environmental group is accusing a diamond mining company of failing to report mercury levels at a mine in northern Ontario, a claim the company has swiftly rejected.

  Environment

  Dec 6, 2016
• De Beers to open Gahcho Kue diamond mine in N.W.T.

  Canada's position as a big player in the global diamond industry will be further crystallized Tuesday when it formally opens Gahcho Kue, estimated to be one of the 10 biggest diamond mines in the world.

  Consumer

  Sep 19, 2016
• Crew in deadly Ornge helicopter crash not prepared for night flight: TSB

  The Transportation Safety Board says the pilots of the Ornge helicopter that crashed in Moosonee three years again should not have been flying at night.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2016
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• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces $69M for indigenous mental health services

  The federal government will provide $69 million over the next three years for indigenous mental health services, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday after meeting a delegation of more than 20 aboriginal youth from northern Ontario.

  Politics

  Jun 13, 2016
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• NDP MP Charlie Angus cancels trip to UN, flies to Attawapiskat amid suicide crisis

  Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould are set to speak at the UN's Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

  Canada

  May 9, 2016