The Minister of Indigenous Affairs says the provincial government remains committed to support Big Trout Lake First Nation.
Chief Donny Morris has issued a Declaration of Emergency because of a fatal fire that killed a mother and her four children, all under the age of 13.
Rickford says he’s been in close contact with the Chief and says services from the provincial government were mobilized immediately and more would be provided if necessary.
The Kenora-Rainy River MPP says part of the pledge was additional support for mental health services.