Indigenous Families Denied Disaster Relief for Burned Trapline Cabins: PAGC

Indigenous families denied disaster relief for burned trapline cabins: PAGC

Burned Indigenous trapline cabins with historical and cultural significance on northern Saskatchewan treaty lands aren't eligible for support under existing disaster aid policies, the Prince Albert Grand Council says.

Prince Albert Grand Council calls on province to protect Indigenous trapline cabins from wildfires

The Prince Albert Grand Council is calling out the provincial government over what they say is a “double standard” on the protection of Indigenous trapline cabins. PAGC released a statement on Tuesday afternoon where they called on the Saskatchewan Government to revise the disaster assistance program. This season has been one of the worst wildfire seasons on record with over 2 million hectares of land burnt and hundreds of structures lost to the…