Pikangikum First Nation takes federal government to court over lack of water, wastewater infrastructure
May 14, 2025
Pikangikum First Nation is seeking $2 billion in damages from the federal government over ongoing challenges with its water and wastewater infrastructure. The remote Ojibway community has no running water in people's homes, and low water pressure means there's not enough capacity to effectively put out fires. Here's why community leaders say urgent action is needed.
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