From Wildfire to Sewage Crisis: Nightmare Isn't over for First Nation

Sewage leak forces another evacuation of Neskantaga First Nation

A sewage leak at the community's health centre has forced another evacuation of Neskantaga First Nation. The community was also evacuated last month due to wildfire activity.

From wildfire to sewage crisis: Nightmare isn't over for First Nation

'We have to evacuate everybody now because of this error – human error. Contractors should be liable. This was preventable,' says Chief

From wildfire to sewage crisis: Neskantaga's nightmare isn't over

The First Nation's chief and council declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after sewage backed up and filled the basement of Neskantaga's health centre.

From wildfire to sewage crisis: Neskantaga’s nightmare isn’t over

Only five days after members of Neskantaga First Nation returned home from the wildfire evacuation, a new emergency has its members on their way out again.