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A Community’s Courageous Escape | Edmonton News
When wildfire struck Namaygoosisagagun First Nation—also known as Collins—every home was lost in a matter of hours. Chief Helen Paavola was en route to Ottawa when flames surged closer than anyone realized, forcing a breathtaking, community-led evacuation by small boats, some barely twelve feet long and powered by 1980s motors. Elders, children, and all residents braved scorching heat and treacherous waters to escape, with not a single person lost. Now in Thunder Bay, they’re being supported by the Anishinabek Nation as they face the daunting task of rebuilding. Chief Paavola vows to stand…
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