Leaving alcohol behind in First Nations communities
Whether Metis, First Nation, or Inuit–our peoples struggle with addictions.
The causes are well known: Residential schools, intergenerational trauma and racism all play a part.
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Nunavut to loosen alcohol regulations
Nunavut has some of the most restrictive liquor laws in the country.
Bootlegging alcohol getting out of control in some parts of the North
Banning or limiting alcohol brings out the bootleggers and lifting restrictions often doesn’t help.
