"Scorched Earth and Broken Promises" The wildfires ravaging northwestern Ontario have left a trail of devastation in their wake, but it's not just the land that's being scorched – it's also the trust between Indigenous communities and the provincial government.
Recent announcements by Premier Doug Ford regarding emergency response efforts have been met with skepticism and outrage from leaders representing several First Nations.
The fact that two separate First Nation communities were ravaged by wildfires in less than a week is a stark reminder of Ontario's disaster preparedness and response plan inadequacies.