NEWS RELEASE
BEAUSOLEIL FIRST NATION
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CHRISTIAN ISLAND – Beausoleil First Nation has issued the following statement in response to the Ontario government’s announcement of its Phase 1 re-opening:
“Beausoleil First Nation is still operating under a state of emergency and travel to our territory will continue to be restricted, despite the province’s announcement today that marinas, campgrounds and private parks will reopen. Our beaches will remain closed to non-residents.
“On March 16, 2020, Beausoleil First Nation declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and placed restrictions on travel to Christian Island. Non-residents (including seasonal visitors and First Nation members residing off-reserve) are restricted from travelling to Christian Island until further notice.
“The travel restrictions will now include all of Beausoleil First Nation territory, which includes Cedar Point and Christian, Beckwith, and Hope Islands.
“Beausoleil First Nation has requested the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) to patrol its territory. Charges will be laid against those who are found trespassing on Beausoleil First Nation territory while the state of emergency remains in effect.”
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