RezCross Reactivated: Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation Emergency Centre for Wildfire Evacuees
When thousands across northern Saskatchewan evacuated their homes and communities due to the wildfires, Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation (BOCN) opened their doors to those in need.
The First Nation launched ‘Operation Red Willow’ by activating their ‘RezCross’ Emergency Evacuation Centre, which opened on June 2nd at BOCN’s Willow Cree Memorial Sports Centre. The initiative supported all of the basic and essential needs for those fleeing and displaced due to the fires.
“Our nation provides whatever we can to make sure people feel comfortable and feel safe,” said Loressa Mike, BOCN Emergency Management Officer.
“There’s no limit to what we will try to accommodate for people. We try to accommodate every single person coming through the door,” she said.
