Ginoogaming First Nation secures police framework amid drug crisis

First Nation in northwestern Ontario says it has spent $1.6M on private security to fight drug trafficking

Ginoogaming First Nation declared a state of emergency in May 2024 over issues related to violence and drug trafficking. Now, it says the Ontario Provincial Police has agreed in principle to develop a long-term, written policing framework to address safety concerns. Here's what First Nation leaders want done to address their concerns.

By Sarah Law