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Cat Lake First Nation press release

CAT LAKE FIRST NATION DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE

January 23, 2012

Cat Lake, ON ‐ Chief Matthew Keewaykapow, of Cat Lake First Nation, Ontario has declared a State of Emergency to federal and provincial officials due to the widespread use of prescription drugs in the community. Band officials and health staff estimate an approximate prescription drug abuse rate of seventy percent (70%) of their youth and adult membership on‐reserve.

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Live Streaming of Historic First Nations Gathering

January 23 2012

Media coverage of the historic Crown - First Nations Gathering in Ottawa includes live online streaming, as well as special TV coverage from specialty channel operator APTN.