Pic Mobert First Nation in northwestern Ontario declares state of emergency over gang activity – CBC

Nov 19, 2024

Members ‘feeling scared, abandoned, and unsafe – even in their own homes’

A First Nation in northwestern Ontario had declared a state of emergency over escalating safety concerns around gang activity.

On Tuesday, leaders from Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation – also known as Pic Mobert First Nation – held a press conference at Queen’s Park to demand more support for what they’re calling “a crisis in violence, organized crime, addiction and mental health.”

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