Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency over violence, illegal activity

A map shows the location of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.

A northern Manitoba First Nation has declared a state of emergency on Thursday due to the violence and illegal activity that is impacting the community.

In a news bulletin, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) said a number of measures are going into place as bootlegging, illegal drug activity, and alcohol and drug use are causing an increase in violent incidents in the community.

The following measures were put in place as of 6 p.m. on Thursday:

If the violence in the community doesn’t stop, more measures may be added.

The First Nation notes that all residents and visitors need to work together to stop the violence, including the lateral violence that is taking place on social media.

“We all have a collective responsibility to make our community a safe place to live, work and raise our children,” the bulletin said.

More information on these measures can be found online.