Charles Fox, former grand chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Bearskin Lake resident, warned that COVID-19 is now spreading to other neighbouring First Nations communities. “People in Bearskin Lake are completely overwhelmed in trying to get essentials like wood for heating homes and groceries to people who are isolating,” Angus said. But federal help was needed and they should "cut the red tape" and respond, he said. He said Armed Forces should remain on "standby" to help other First Nations communities in coming weeks and months. Three nurses from other First Nations were also there, as well as three people to help community members chop wood for fuel, it added.

Source: CBC News January 08, 2022 00:41 UTC