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The article discusses the testimony of Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence before the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples (SSCAP) about the lack of change since December 2010 when a state of emergency is called to help people find proper dwellings during the winter season. Topics covered include the unsuitable conditions of available houses, recommendations of the SSCAP and concerns of Spence on the overcrowding in houses.

The article assesses the effect of new measures for emergency events announced by the Canadian federal government in 2013. First Nations Alberta Regional Chief Cameron Alexis critiques the organizational chart for the federal Emergency Management Coordination for not putting First Nations as an equal and the delivery of emergency services to First Nation reserves as crafted by the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.

A cartoon is presented about a wake up call for the Canadian government to act on issues regarding the state of emergency situation in Attawapiskat First Nation.

The article reports on the respond of Canadians to the emergency situation in Attawapiskat, Ontario by having three levels of financial intervention such as the remedial management plan and co-management.

The article reports on the problems concerning the need for renovation and emergency evacuation plan to secure the safety of Kashechewan First Nation against ice jam flooding in James Bay Region. The call is referred from the review revealing the inadequacy of protection for the residents that depend their survival on the security of the protective wall surrounding them. Repairs of the dam, emergency evacuation plan, water contamination security, and health care services are highlighted.