“They’re good. Just calm, cool,” she said. “They’ve been taught since they were small, don't stress over something that’s not in our control”

Canada wildfire evacuees can't get news media on Facebook and Instagram. Some find workarounds

By News on the Net -- Aol.——Bio and Archives--August 18, 2023

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Before fleeing about 900 miles (1,500 kilometers) south of Yellowknife by car, Agnes Grandejambe looked to social media to find out almost everything she needed to know about escaping the encroaching wildfires.

Some from official government accounts. Mostly from friends and family, including an offer of help from her First Nation band. ---More...

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“They’re good. Just calm, cool,” she said. “They’ve been taught since they were small, don't stress over something that’s not in our control”

Canada wildfire evacuees can't get news media on Facebook and Instagram. Some find workarounds

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