Kachechewan Evacuees Headed Home – Netnewsledger.com
May 10, 2016
THUNDER BAY – The Elders and Children from Kashechewan are headed home. As of Monday, May 9th, 2016, Chief and Council feels that as of this morning, after the Elders took the Surveillance flight to check the amount of ice left and the river level, have judged we were out of danger. Based on the Elder’s recommendations, Chief and Council have formally rescinded the Pre-emptive evacuation on the Emergency Declaration for our members due to potential Flood Risks. The evacuation has been very frustrating and has been especially hard on our Elders and children. We are glad that the danger is now over and feel confident and pray they will be safe returning home. The repatriation will start as soon as tomorrow and the necessary arrangements are being made for everybody to be home safe.
