Archived - Manitoba 2014 flood recovery
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Overview
Flooding in April 2014 and a severe storm at the end of June 2014 in southern Manitoba led to flood emergencies in many First Nations.
Residents of 14 First Nations communities were displaced due to the flooding, some as a result of mould in housing that began after floodwaters receded. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) worked with the First Nations to ensure that displaced residents could return to their home communities as soon as it was safe to do so.
As of November 30, 2020, displaced residents, who wished to do so, have returned home to the following 13 First Nations communities:
- Birdtail Sioux First Nation
- Canupawakpa First Nation
- Dakota Tipi First Nation
- Ebb and Flow First Nation
- Keeseekoowenin First Nation
- Lake Manitoba First Nation
- Little Saskatchewan First Nation
- O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation
- Pinaymootang First Nation
- Pine Creek First Nation
- Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
- Waywayseecappo First Nation
- Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation
ISC continues to work with the Peguis First Nation to address damage caused and bring displaced residents home.
Services to flood evacuees from the Canadian Red Cross
In emergencies such as fire and flood, the Canadian Red Cross provides services for evacuees in Manitoba on behalf of ISC. This may include:
- food and clothing
- emergency lodging, reception and information
- personal services and family reunification services
- financial assistance to address incremental costs of being out of their homes
- the process of returning to their community once an emergency is over and it is safe to return
ISC signed a 5 year agreement with the Canadian Red Cross, effective April 1, 2017, to support Manitoba First Nations in emergency situations, including managing response and evacuations due to flood, fire and other circumstances. The Red Cross will also work with Manitoba First Nations in preparing the communities for potential emergencies. The agreement was renewed for 1 year, effective April 1, 2022.
Under the agreement, ISC has committed $5.8 million over 5 years for the Canadian Red Cross to provide these services. The Canadian Red Cross is investing an additional $2.9 million to provide emergency resources and personnel support to Manitoba First Nations.
2014 Manitoba flood evacuee summary
Accommodations for remaining Manitoba 2014 flood evacuees
Significant progress has been made to bring home displaced First Nations residents from the 2014 flood in Manitoba, but there are still 136 displaced residents from Peguis First Nation. They are being temporarily housed in private and rental accommodations.