The lawsuit also alleges two nearby municipalities have diverted water from their areas on to the reserve’s land
A Manitoba First Nation that has suffered from chronic flooding is suing three levels of government for failing to provide adequate protection.
A Manitoba First Nation that has suffered from chronic flooding is suing three levels of government for failing to provide adequate protection.
Peguis First Nation has filed a statement of claim that alleges the federal and Manitoba governments have failed to protect the community from frequent flooding that has damaged homes and forced evacuations.
.
The last major flood, in 2022, forced a mass evacuation and damaged homes and the water and sewer system.
Peguis First Nation was originally in another part of Manitoba , but was relocated more than a century ago to the marshy delta of the Fisher River north of Winnipeg .
The statement of claim contains allegations that have not been proven in court, and the defendants have not yet had time to file statements of defence.Trudeau says provinces must price carbon as Manitoba eyes alternative to federal planBiography on Manitoba ’s first Indigenous premier John Norquay offers a history lessonCreate free account
Flooding Claim Water Manitoba Protection Government Community Manitoba Winnipeg Manitoba First Nation
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Manitoba First Nation Chief charged with child-related sex crimesChristopher Traverse was arrested and charged on Feb. 1 for sexual assault, sexual interference, and child pornography. Police said the victim was an elementary-school-aged child.
Read more »
RCMP say man shot dead after officers respond to call on Manitoba First NationRCMP say a 27-year-old man has died after being shot by officers who were responding to a weapons complaint on a Manitoba First Nation.
Read more »
Manitoba to fund $21m in road upgrades for Norway House Cree Nation and communityThe Manitoba government said Thursday that it will spend more than $21 million to repave about 30 kilometres of road in the area of Norway House and Norway House Cree Nation.
Read more »
Manitoba reviewing contract with staffing firm that has not hired any doctors in first eight monthsHealth Minister Asagwara would not elaborate on what action the government might take as a result of the review
Read more »
First Nations men wrongfully convicted in Manitoba file lawsuits claiming racismWINNIPEG — Two First Nations men wrongfully convicted of murdering a restaurant worker are suing three levels of government saying their imprisonment was the result of racial discrimination.
Read more »
First Nations men wrongfully convicted in Manitoba file lawsuits claiming racismWINNIPEG — Two First Nations men wrongfully convicted of murdering a restaurant worker are suing three levels of government saying their imprisonment was the result of racial discrimination.
Read more »