Kátł’odeeche Fırst Natıon refusing out-of-territory visitors over COVID-19 fears – CBC

First Nation once again blocking non-N.W.T. licence plates after seeing many from Alberta, Saskatchewan

Jul 24, 2020

The Kátł’odeeche Fırst Natıon near Hay River, N.W.T., is closing its reserve to out-of-territory visitors again, due to the fear of COVID-19.

“We’re looking out for the protection of our community,” said Chief April Martel.

The First Nation put a message out on social media on Thursday saying anyone with licence plates from out of the N.W.T. will be denied access to the reserve.

Martel said it was council’s decision due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s out of control right now,” she said. “You’re opening this gate and allowing people to go everywhere. It’s scary. It’s still scary for a lot of people. We’re still in a pandemic right now.”

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