By Cheryl Jahn

Chiefs declare state of emergency

Oct 26, 2021 | 2:07 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – With the ongoing and growing oipiod crisis, Carrier Sekani Family Services and the 11 chiefs within the territories have taken an extraordinary measure. Carrier and Sekani Nations Chiefs are declaring a state of emergency for their Nations with respect to the ongoing opioid crisis, amidst the ongoing pandemic.

They are calling for immediate action from the federal and provincial government and a commitment “to combat the opioid crisis that continues to claim lives at increasingly alarming rates.”

“Carrier Sekani Family Services is poised and ready to increase capacity and services for the Addictions and Recovery program with our planned Healing and Treatment Centre, and we have a strong track record of successfully designing and delivering services to the communities we serve.” said Chief Corrina Leween, CSFS Board President. “What we require now is a financial commitment from the federal and provincial governments that claim to prioritize Indigenous needs.”

SFS recently bought the former Tachick Lake Resort southwest of Vanderhoof and have designs on converting it into the treatment centre. Chief Leween says they are “starting to feel backed into a corner” on that issue. She says they have received “promises” from government with respect to funding but they “not letting that battle go.”

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