Shoal Lake 40
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Visit Remote Indigenous Community in Canada for VICE Special
The Thursday visit to Shoal Lake 40 First Nation comes amid a nationwide outcry over a rash of suicides and deplorable living conditions on reserves across the country.
Aboriginal Leaders Don't Buy That Trudeau Can End Canada's Water Crisis in Five Years
On Tuesday, the Liberals announced $1.8 billion over five years for water infrastructure on First Nations, but that pales in comparison to what a government report said was necessary. And chiefs say the problem runs deeper than money.
One Company's Solution to Canada's Aboriginal Water Crisis: 60,000 Bottles of 'Activate Vitamin Drinks'
In Canada, there are more than 130 boil water advisories on 87 First Nations — and that doesn't include those in British Columbia.
After 18 Years Without Clean Water, Canadian Government Finally Steps Up to Help Community
The Liberals are putting $10 million towards a water treatment plant for Shoal Lake 40.
These People Haven't Had Clean Water to Drink for 20 Years in Canada
Canada has 7 percent of the world's renewable fresh water, yet many First Nations live as second-class citizens with no access to clean tap water.
Canada’s Liberals Vow to End Rampant Boil Water Advisories on Reserves
"A Canadian government led by me will address this as a top priority because it’s not right in a country like Canada that this has gone on for far too long,” Liberal party leader Justin Trudeau said.
Canada's Waterless Communities: Shoal Lake 40
Canada has the world's second-largest supply of fresh water, but 169 First Nation communities have limited or no access to it.
Conservative MP Confuses Party’s Own Spin with Commitment to Fund Shoal Lake 40’s Freedom Road
The Conservatives still don't support a road that would help give a First Nation a water treatment plant.
Trudeau Promises $10M After Crowdfunding Effort Begins for First Nation's Access Road
The residents of Shoal Lake 40 have endured a boiled water advisory for almost 20 years.
This First Nation Is Crowdfunding to Build an Access Road Because the Federal Government Won’t Pony Up Enough Cash
Shoal Lake 40 has been under an 18-year boil-water advisory. The feds are only willing to kick in $1 million in design costs for the $30-million project.