Red Pheasant Cree Nation, located in Saskatchewan, has declared a state of emergency after seven overdoses were reported in one day in the community. Audrey Bouvier, the health director at Red Pheasant Cree Nation, stated that the community has experienced a total of eight overdoses at this time. In response, Red Pheasant Cree Nation plans to provide additional training in the coming weeks. The Red Pheasant Cree Nation’s declaration of a state of emergency sheds light on the alarming spread of drug-related overdoses within the community. Sources:– Audrey Bouvier, Health Director at Red Pheasant Cree Nation– Chief Lux Benson, Red Pheasant Cree Nation– CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/red-pheasant-cree-nation-emergency-overdoses-1.6351754

Source: CBC News October 02, 2023 10:59 UTC