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WILDFIRE SUPPORT

  • Writer: Brigham Vaughn
    Brigham Vaughn
  • 1 day ago
  • 2 min read

Support Namaygoosisagagun First Nation The Anishinabek Nation stands in solidarity with Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, whose community has been devastated by recent wildfires, displacing all citizens from their homes and community. In the spirit of Ngo Dwe Waangazid Anishinaabe (One Anishinabe Family), the Anishinabek Nation is accepting donations on behalf of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation to help the community navigate through this crisis. If you are able to, please donate via e-transfer to: an7gc@anishinabek.ca We are calling on all First Nations across the country, corporate and government partners, allies, and supporters to lend a helping hand. Financial contributions will assist with emergency supplies, temporary shelter, and essential resources, while clothing donations will support those who have lost their belongings. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Your kindness and generosity will help restore hope, rebuild lives, and demonstrate the strength of our collective spirit. Donations can also be made by credit card through PayPal or Canada Helps with further information at https://anZgc.ca/donate/ 100% of donations are dedicated to supporting Namaygoosisagagun emergency response and community recovery efforts. Other ways to help: • Share this post to spread this message •Offer thoughts and prayers of healing for those affected by the wildfires • Reach out to surrounding food banks and inquire what support they require (i.e., food, feminine products, essential supplies, clothing, shelter, etc.)

On Monday, I drove a few hours north from where I live in Michigan to my best friend’s family cottage on a lake. We arrived in the afternoon, got unpacked/made the beds, then went straight out to the lake. We had a lovely evening, spent the entire day out on the water on Tuesday, and by that evening my eyes were extremely irritated (we weren’t yet aware of how bad the fires had gotten).


By the time woke up Wednesday morning, the air was visibly smoky and there was fine ash falling. We made the decision to pack up the cottage and return home, cutting our weeklong trip short. 


My heart is broken for everyone (especially the Native/First Nations people) who lost so much, along with the devastation to livelihoods, animals, and land. It’s heart-wrenching to see the destruction. 


Even as we headed south toward home on Wednesday, the air quality was terrible and although we got a brief break for a bit over the weekend, it is still very dangerous to breathe in the particulates in the air right now. 


I am keeping a close eye on the air quality alerts and have been limiting my time outdoors and masking when I do need to go outside. I can only imagine what the people closer to the fires are dealing with now and will continue to deal with in the future. 


Although nothing about my vacation went according to plan, nothing compares to the heartbreak of the people who will have to rebuild once the fires are completely under control. 


If you are able to, please donate to either the Canadian Red Cross or the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation’s page. I donated to both. 




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