Southern Ontario drug traffickers prompt state of emergency in Long Lake #58 First Nation – CBC

Apr 30, 2026

First Nation calls for greater police presence, mental health and addiction support

As a state of emergency remains in place in Long Lake #58 First Nation over the toxic drug crisis, the northwestern Ontario community is creating new safety and wellness roles to help protect vulnerable members.

The Ojibway community of 550 people, located about 40 kilometres east of Geraldton, declared the emergency on Jan. 30 after the death of a young woman from neighbouring Ginoogaming First Nation. Chief John O’Nabigon says the crisis has deepened since then, with another young woman dying of an overdose in April, and that existing supports are unable to meet the need.

“Our community is grieving. Many people are feeling sadness, anger, fear, and frustration. I share those feelings. We do not accept this as normal, and we will not remain silent,” O’Nabigon wrote.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/long-lake-58-drug-crisis-emergency-9.7181829