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BC Tests Found Unsafe Lead Levels in Water of 35 First Nation Schools


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Francesca Fionda 23 Feb 2021 | The Tyee / Institute for Investigative Journalism
Francesca Fionda is a freelance investigative and data journalist, and journalism instructor.
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Safe or not? Tests done in 2017 by the First Nations Health Authority in 261 sites on reserves across BC showed unsafe lead levels in water for 35 schools. BC’s health minister was told, but what’s happened since is not publicly shared.
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When Trever Andrew found out there was a small amount of lead leaching into the tap water in the girl’s washroom at T selcéwtqen Clleq mel ten/Chief Atahm School, he knew it was important to act fast. There is no safe level of lead exposure and children are particularly vulnerable. In adults, lead exposure increases the risk of high blood pressure and kidney damage. In children, lead can affect the develop ....

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Cowichan Tribes records first death from COVID-19


Cowichan Tribes has been hard hit by the virus this month. As of Jan. 11, there were 70 confirmed cases, with six people recovered, a band spokesperson said earlier. The First Nation is no longer releasing the number of cases after its members faced racism from the broader community.
Seymour has heard complaints from members who have been turned away by stores or unable get food delivered to the reserve. This has also affected those who appear Indigenous but do not live on the reserve.
“I think that’s what started this whole issue that we have been publishing those numbers. And we were the only ones doing it,” he said. ....

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Cowichan Tribes extends shelter-in-place order, as Snuneymuxw begins to reopen


The order requires all members to stay at home, restricts access to residential areas and buildings on the reserve, and requires members to travel through barriers and checkpoints where information is provided.
Residents are allowed to leave their homes for essential reasons, including work, school, medical appointments, obtaining groceries, medicines and other essential items, or to care for a family member who is ill.
Others are allowed on the reserve for urgent repairs, to deliver goods or to provide emergency services.
“We look at this as protecting the community,” Coun. Cindy Daniels said in the video.
A similar order put in place on Jan. 3 by the Snuneymuxw in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith region has been lifted. A letter posted on the First Nation’s website says there will be a phased reopening of facilities. Thirty-six people in the community tested positive for COVID-19, says the letter, signed by Chief Mike Wyse. ....

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