The Emergency in Attawapiskat

In late October, the First Nations community of Attawapiskat declared a state of emergency. Many residents of the isolated reserve in Northern Ontario were living in tents, trailers, and temporary shelters, even as winter closed in on them. In this News in Review story we look at the desperate state of that community and why it needs help so badly. (Length: 14:15)

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NiR Study Modules
Using print and video material from archival issues of News in Review, teachers and students can create thematic modules for independent assignments, and small group study.

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