Walpole Island urges caution for members crossing into U.S. – Sydenham Current

February 2, 2026

Walpole Island First Nation Chief and Council are urging members to exercise caution when travelling into the United States following an advisory from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) related to recent U.S. immigration enforcement actions involving Indigenous travellers.

The AFN issued the advisory after confirming that at least one First Nations individual was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, had their status card seized and was later returned to Canada. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said the incident has raised concerns for Indigenous travellers and prompted warnings to ensure proper identification and supporting documentation are carried when crossing the border.

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