First Nations youth program serves up Bannock, hot dogs in support of wildfire evacuees

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs hosted a fundraiser to help support wildfire evacuees in Manitoba.

The kitchen of a North End leisure centre churned out a bevy of tasty treats Friday to help support Manitoba wildfire evacuees.

Eagle’s Nest, an Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs job readiness program for First Nations youth, organized the fundraiser.

Folks were invited to the Aikins Street Community Health Centre as youth sold Bannock, soup, tacos in a bag, burgers, hot dogs and more. All proceeds go to First Nations families who have been temporarily displaced by wildfires.

“We’re just trying to raise some money and help some people out and do what we can,” said Eagle’s Nest project coordinator Desiree Martin.

According to Friday’s fire bulletin, there are 28 active wildfires currently burning out of control. Ten are considered out of control.

As of June 5, the Canadian Red Cross has registered about 18,000 evacuees from over 7,100 households.

A provincial state of emergency is in effect until June 26.