Despite having managed their homes and surroundings sustainably for over 10,000 years, Indigenous communities have long been victims of climate change, and exploitation at the hands of colonizers. "No Indigenous Communities will be left behind and we are ready to support with all available resources," she added, saying the government was working with partners to meet the needs of affected First Nations communities. Investigation underwayAuthorities are still investigating the cause of the fire, which comes at a time when Canada is facing a reckoning of its past treatment of Indigenous communities. The Indigenous community does not celebrate it. A letter issued to the Nlaka'pamux community on Sunday said they would not be able to return to Lytton until October 15.

Source: CNN July 08, 2021 13:52 UTC