Three weeks ago, the small James Bay First Nation community of Attawapiskat declared a state of emergency.

In this community of approximately 1800 people, many are living in makeshift cabins, sheds and shacks. At least half these homes have mold as well as sewage and ro...of leakage. There is no electricity in many of these structures. There is an acute lack of clean, running water.

Meanwhile temperatures have dropped 20 degrees and will likely drop another 20 or 25 degrees further in the coming weeks.

Dr. John Waddell from the Weeneebayko Health Authority recently visited the community of Attawapiskat. He was emphatic that conditions had deteriorated to the point that an emergency situation was unfolding. Families are facing "immediate risk" of infection, disease and possible fire from their increasingly precarious conditions.

Since Chief Theresa Spence first declared a state of emergency not a single member of the Conservative federal government has bothered to visit the community. No aid agencies have stepped forward. No disaster management teams have offered to help.

These deplorable conditions must not be allowed to exist. Canada must act now to protect the health and well-being of the people of Attawapiskat.

Please mobilize.

Please sign this petition. Please help us bring attention to this important issue. Please help us compel the federal government to ensure the safety of the people of Attawapiskat.