NWT evacuees, who have been SA国际影视传媒渉erded like livestockSA国际影视传媒� should return under a coordinated effort by numerous levels of government and aid organizations, Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine says.

SA国际影视传媒淭he Government of the Northwest TerritoriesSA国际影视传媒� process has demonstrated a lack of efficient tracking of all the evacuated persons from the NWT who are scattered across Western Canada,SA国际影视传媒� the Dene Nation stated in a Friday morning news release. SA国际影视传媒淭ransparency is vital, as there is a dire need for communication through a coordinated effort.SA国际影视传媒�

Antoine said the evacuation process has been likened to SA国际影视传媒渢he forceful removal and displacement of Indigenous persons since contact with colonizers.SA国际影视传媒� He added that communication and information have been sparse.

SA国际影视传媒淪ome have been without basics like food, and safe shelter and are under great financial stress. Many with health and wellness issues have also not been supported resulting in persons being further displaced and missing,SA国际影视传媒� the Dene national chief stated, noting that Elders, those without identifying documents and individuals in need of interpretation/translation have been among the most affected.

The Dene Nation is calling for a coordinated response with the Canadian Red Cross, Government of the NWT, Akaitcho, Tlicho, Dehcho, Sahtu, GwichSA国际影视传媒檌n, Metis and Inuvialuit leaders SA国际影视传媒� with the city governments and those of B.C., Alberta, Yukon and Manitoba and where the bulk of citizens have been relocated.

SA国际影视传媒淥ur obligation is to advocate for the safety, protection and health of our people and the essential basic needs with the transition when they return home. The Dene Nation sees the dire need for a coordinated response to support and assist our people,SA国际影视传媒� said Antoine, who is calling upon the Canadian Red Cross office to provide the support to outline the services and challenges of serving the needs of evacuees during this wildfire catastrophe.

Antoine added, SA国际影视传媒淭he greatest achievements have been by our own people, community members, community and regional governments, our neighbours and friends who have stepped forward to provide the basic needs of evacuees. For this, we extend our appreciation and thanks for sharing what you have with those in need.SA国际影视传媒�

The news release concludes: SA国际影视传媒淭here is a requirement for transparent, clear processes for our communities and regional governments and agencies to have a coordinated list of all who are displaced, where they are, and the clear and detailed plan of how they will be returned home. Our obligation is to advocate for the health and safety of our people. The Government of the NWT has demonstrated their need for assistance. The Dene Nation is calling for a coordinated strategy to help and assist the basic needs, health, and safety of all our peoples who live in the Northwest Territories.SA国际影视传媒�