Wildfire evacuees from First Nations in Ontario's far north face uncertainty, mental health toll

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There are now more than 2,800 wildfire evacuees across Ontario, many of whom come from First Nations.

As evacuees from Ontario's north navigate unfamiliar cities hundreds of kilometres from home, many are facing challenges affecting their health and well-being.