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- June Thomas opened an animal shelter on the Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation to provide veterinary services and manage stray animal populations.
- The facility operates under her organization, Ginew Animal Care Services, following years of community surveys and mobile sterilization clinics.
- Funding for the shelter was provided by the Roseau River chief and council using local land lease and tax revenues.
- The initiative aims to offer a community-led model for animal welfare that addresses systemic resource gaps.
What to watch next
- Development of permanent funding sources for the animal shelter
- Adoption of the Ginew Animal Care Services model by other First Nations
- Potential federal government involvement in funding on-reserve animal welfare programs
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