Flood victims in Fort Simpson say frustration and dejection is mounting as three weeks have passed since the flood waters receded, and little has been done to repair the damage. “You can’t see past the end of the tunnel, we don’t know where we’re going, it’s really hard,” says Pat…
The territorial government is hosting three public information sessions with flood victims in Fort Simpson on Thursday. Jay Boast, a spokesperson for Municipal and Community Affairs, said in an email the one-hour meetings will take place at the Recreation Centre Community Hall. The meeting will provide those in attendance with…
As water levels in Fort Simpson finally receded, residents began assessing the damage left by the flooding. Fort Simpson Mayor Sean Whelly says seven people have told him their homes are uninhabitable, but no municipal buildings are damaged. Power is being restored to the island area-by-area and water is expected…
After eight days of uncertainty, the water levels in Fort Simpson appear to be receding. Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine says he is heading into town to investigate the damage. “We need to look at how we can rebuild our community,” he says. The flooding fluctuated throughout the…
Many Fort Simpson residents who live on the hill have been doing all they can to take care of their neighbours from the island. This includes sheltering those displaced, as well as volunteering with the emergency team that set up shop at the public works building. Here, they efficiently distribute…
Around 700 residents from the island in Fort Simpson have been displaced from flooding. Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine says the situation is “devastating.” However, he credited the actions of the emergency response team who led the evacuation. “They’ve been really been very professional,” he says, “they’ve been…
A mandatory evacuation order was issued for island residents in Fort Simpson on Sunday as water levels reached 15 metres. Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine says the young people in his community have never seen flooding like this. But the Elders did in 1963. “For the years after,…
Students nation-wide are wearing pink today to raise awareness on the effects of bullying. The motto “Keep in mind to be kind” has echoed across the community of Fort Simpson, since 2017. Ethan Norwegian is a 14-year-old boy at Líídlįį Kúę Regional High School. He says bullying happens everywhere and…
Indigenous representation and cultural revitalization will be important themes showcased at the Líídlįį Kúę First Nation (LKFN) Film Festival. It will also showcasing the work of two local filmmakers. Melaw Nakehk’o’s film “Revolution Moosehide” will be playing at the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre Monday evening. “I am just so happy…
“There’s an awakening happening all across Canada.” Dahti Tsetso is no stranger to Indigenous issues. This year, she joins the Indigenous Leadership Initiative (ILI) as its new deputy director. As part of the ILI, Tsetso will now be responsible for leading a network of Indigenous initiatives from all over Canada…