Sheshatshiuchief says Innu community will soon have its own detox centre amid drug crisis [Video]

The chief of Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation says the town continues to staff entrances into the Labrador community in an ongoing effort to prevent people from bringing in illicit drugs, and say plans are in the works to develop a detox centre for those seeking addiction treatment.

Chief Eugene Hart told CBC News on Wednesday that the public has met four times since the community declared a drug crisis last week and installed safety officers at both of the town’s entrances.

Hart says the conversation has turned toward medical support for those seeking treatment, adding nurses, doctors and outside agencies have volunteered to help.

“I think that’s really exciting news to hear,” Hart said. 

“Different agencies are actually going to be joining us, helping us detox our people and …