A community in northern Manitoba is heightening restrictions and implementing new measures under a state of emergency to address a spike in violence the chief said has been marked by gang activity, bootlegging and illegal drug trade. 

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation has been under a state of emergency for violence since July 2023, when council instated several rules to contain illegal activities stemming from the sale and consumption of alcohol and illegal drugs.

But Chief Angela Levasseur said viole…