Opioids prompt state of emergency at Fort William First Nation

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Opioids prompt state of emergency at Fort William First Nation – Sudbury News

by ahnationtalk on July 15, 202494 Views

Chief Solomon spoke with the media after a Facebook live video on the declaration.

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — A state of emergency was declared by Chief Michele Solomon at Fort William First Nation on Friday because of the ongoing drug crisis that is negatively affecting the community.

Council passed a motion on July 8 to make the declaration. The declaration will remain in force until the crisis is stabilized to a level that is satisfactory to the chief and council, a release said.

Chief Solomon spoke with the media after a Facebook live video on the declaration.