The winter thaw has caused problems on many winter roads and the province of Ontario has shut down the winter road from Moosonee to Attawapiskat March 13 for safety reasons.
Citing “obscene levels of suicide, addiction, marital breakdowns and violence,” in isolated First Nations Joseph Quesnel has written a policy paper suggesting non-viable First Nations be moved closer to urban centres.
Muskrat Dam’s speedy construction of three bungalows was recognized during the 8th Annual First Nations Northern Housing Conference 2010 Feb. 23-25 in Thunder Bay.
The Western James Bay Telecom Network (WJBTN) has announced the launch of the only fibre optic cable and wireless network serving the First Nation communities of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Kas