Thread by @sunnshiiny

🔥Request for donations for families with children & dependent adults that have been forced to evacuate due to forest fires in Northern Alberta. 🔥

Anyone in Edmonton area that wants to support families in need.

Central drop off point is in West Edmonton. No cash is accepted. Only material items on the list and gift cards. Call first for other items.

Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Sub Office
18178 - 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
1-888-TREATY-8

Water
Baby Food/Snacks
Non Perishable Food Items
Toiletries
Powdered Baby Formula
Feminine Products
Diapers & Wipes
Paper plates
Cups
Utensils
Adult depends
Hand sanitizer
Garbage Bags

Please let’s show the Indigenous community that they aren’t forgotten.

Jurisdictional issues btwn Feds & prov continue to cause hurt feelings and desperate situations.

The requested items are for the elders and children who are most impacted by the chaos of evacuation.

Fort McMurray Fire was no different. The community response to Ft Mac was overwhelmingly supportive. However, that wasn’t the experience of First Nation's and Métis communities.

theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Let’s make this Forest Fire
Evacuation different.

If you can spare some extra supplies or can purchase extras, consider lending a helping hand to the people MOST affected by evacuation due to remoteness and poverty.

Thank you.