Peguis First Nation Sues Governments for Inadequate Flood Protection

Peguis First Nation, a Manitoba First Nation plagued by chronic flooding, is suing three levels of government for failing to provide adequate protection. The lawsuit alleges the federal and Manitoba governments have been neglecting their responsibility to protect the community from frequent flooding, which has caused significant damage to homes and forced evacuations. Additionally, the lawsuit accuses two nearby municipalities of diverting water onto the reserve’s land, exacerbating the flooding issue.

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