King Charles speaks with an Indigenous leader, who tells him the various ways that their culture lives on to the modern day. (Photo taken by Connor Pitre/MyTrueNorthNow)
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King Charles issues statement regarding NWT/BC wildfires

Ethan Montague
By Ethan Montague

King Charles has issued a statement through the Governor General to communities across the country struggling with wildfire devastation 

In the statement, His Majesty and his wife Camilla expressed their concerns regarding the recent states of emergencies that have been issued in the Northwest Territories. 

Charles and Camilla, as they approach the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. (Photo taken by Connor Pitre/MyTrueNorthNow)

“My wife and I were desperately concerned to learn of the recent states of emergency declared in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia due to wildfires,” King Charles says.

“The beauty of Canada is not limited to its landscapes; its true beauty lies in the strength and resilience of Canadians and the care and concern they show to one another in the face of adversity,” the message continues. 

Prince Charles speaks with Climate Change experts, discussing Indigenous-lead efforts to combat the crisis (Photo taken by Connor Pitre/MyTrueNorthNow)

In the statement, the King recalls his recent visit to Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories in 2022, saying he can’t imagine the heartbreak in those communities as they face this disastrous situation. 

Ethan Montague
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