Peguis First Nation issues warning in crackdown on drugs
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Peguis First Nation has served notice it will evict anyone using or dealing drugs from band-owned housing.
The crackdown on the First Nation located 220 kilometres north of Winnipeg is another signal the methamphetamine and opioid crisis has moved to areas outside the city.
“The chief and council of Peguis First Nations have discussed the use and selling of drugs from band-owned homes. These actions will not be tolerated,” warned the new policy posted May 23 to the Peguis website.
The short statement states anyone using or selling illegal or non-prescription drugs will be evicted from band-owned housing. The individuals may also be banished entirely from the First Nation, as an added deterrent.
“Peguis First Nation is taking steps to stop the use of drug trafficking on the reserve and will continue to work toward a drug-free community,” the policy concluded.
Copies were forwarded to both the nearest RCMP detachment in Fisher River and to the Peguis Housing Authority.
Cree and Ojibwa community of about 10,000 is Manitoba’s largest First Nation.
The hard line follows similar evictions carried out at two band-owned homes May 14 in Sagkeeng First Nation (145 km northeast of Winnipeg). Community members showed up in front of both homes and cheered as band officials served the evictions. One community member videotaped one incident, which included the removal of occupants, and posted it to Facebook.
This is not the first time Peguis has taken direct action to thwart the illegal drug trade.
Last year, the chief and council evicted three residents who were not members of the First Nation but had been living in the community. They remain under the ban, according to news reports.
The new policy also applies to band members.
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