The Southern Chiefs Organization is stepping in to support First Nations residents forced out of their homes by wildfires in Manitoba, helping to operate reception centres, distribute supplies and provide on-site security in southern Manitoba outside Winnipeg.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee says his organization, which is made up of 26 northern First Nations, has been helping evacuees fleeing from communities affiliated with MKO, including Pimicikamak, Mathias Colomb…