NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
NELSON HOUSE, MANITOBA – April 30, 2018 – Chief and Council of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation wish to thank everyone who has offered condolences, prayers and assistance to our community during this very difficult tragedy. As many people have asked what they can do to help, a Go Fund Me page has been set up to accept donations for the family and the community. The funds will be used to help with wake and funeral costs for the three families and to build safe bike trails and obtain lighting at the site where the children died as a memorial to them. On behalf of our community, we appreciate all the support we have received since this tragedy occurred on the evening of Saturday April 28th.
The Go Fund Me Page can be accessed from NCN’s website at ncncree.com or on NCN’s Facebook page or at the following link:
Ekosani (thank you)!
Chief and Council
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation is based in Nelson House, Manitoba, about 800 kilometres north of Winnipeg and 80 kilometres west of Thompson. NCN has a total population of close to 4,800 people living in Nelson House, South Indian Lake, Thompson, Brandon and Winnipeg.
For more information please contact Chief Marcel Moody by email [email protected] or at (204) 679-0157