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Port Hardy-area First Nations declare state of emergency after 11 deaths in two months (Times Colonist)


The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations have declared a state of emergency for their reserve north of Port Hardy following the deaths of 11 of its members in the past two months. Many of those deaths were caused by poisoned drugs and alcohol, the nation said.

Issued on the direction of hereditary chiefs and matriarchs, Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations council said it will take “all necessary measures” to protect its members and to remove drug dealers and alcohol suppliers from Tsulquate 4 reserve. “The loss of so many precious lives in such a short time have caused massive suffering, grief and trauma.”

Colleen Hemphill, chief treaty negotiator for the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw for 27 years, said six deaths happened within a span of 10 days . . . .

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  1. AnonymousMarch 3, 2024 at 2:20 PM

    My heart goes out to this nation and all the families who are bearing such a difficult loss. We need to stop this "Safe Drug Supply" and bring harsher penalties to the dealers that promote this poison. This is stealing the future away from our youth and all those addicted and suffering from other mental illnesses.

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