Princeton's Vermilion Forks Métis Association has reported another theft on its property. 

The non-profit organization has experienced a series of thefts this year and Natasha Smith, the president of the association, wants those involved to stop. 

The most recent theft occurred on Dec. 28 when a security camera was allegedly stolen. Before it was moved, the camera footage showed the suspect on the property knocking down the camera with a stick. 

As of now, the security camera has yet to be replaced. 

"Because we're a nonprofit, when things have to be replaced they're expensive ... and comes out of our programming," Smith said. 

She is frustrated by these frequent occurrences. 

"We have had somebody break into our Sea-Can and stole all our event tents and barbecues," she said. 

An unfinished gazebo was also stolen and found chopped up and burned. 

"We are an all-inclusive association. We don't discriminate and if somebody needs help, we want somebody to reach out," she added. 

Smith wishes more people would do this rather than steal from their property. 

"I think that is the part that hurts us the most. We're constantly trying to help and be an outlet and then (they) steal from us." 

The association provides soup every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and extra soup goes to the unhoused community. 

Most recently during the holidays, a member cooked a turkey for people living in the homeless camp. 

In 2025, Smith wants to see more being done to prevent these thefts from occurring. 

"I would love to see us have more resources and a place for people who are homeless to go. I just wish there were more resources, like a homeless shelter."