‘The Suffering Continues,’ Neskantaga Hits 28-Years Without Clean Water

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‘The Suffering Continues,’ Neskantaga Hits 28-Years Without Clean Water

It’s been 28 years since members of Neskantaga First Nation have been able to drink from their taps – continuing the country’s longest boil water advisory in history. Neskantaga leadership says the boil-water advisory began on February 1, 1995. “This is not a celebratory day – the suffering continues. The skin conditions, scars and mental health toll persist,” says Chief Wayne Moonias. “This milestone is a reminder that we are still in crisis. …