The Cree Nation of Chisasibi has declared a state of emergency because of an ongoing water shortage. Many local services, including the hospital and elders home, are also operating on reduced services because of the issue.

Chisasibi is the largest community in Eeyou Istchee, with about 5,200 residents. It also has the only hospital in the region.

The northern Quebec Cree community has been experiencing low water pressure and limited volume, and was entirely without water between Monday morning an…