Planning, trust led to COVID-19 vaccination success in Northern Ontario First Nations April 11, 2021 Neskantaga is among 31 communities that participated in Operation Remote Immunity, a vaccination program led by Ontario’s Ornge air ambulance service in collaboration with Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a political territorial organization representing 49 mostly remote First Nations in Northern Ontario.
Government of Canada to appeal recent ruling on the First Nations Election Cancellation and Postponement Regulations (Prevention of Diseases) April 8, 2021 The Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, issued the following statement today: “Last April, after hearing directly from First Nation leaders regarding their grave concerns, Indigenous Services Canada acted promptly to develop the
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and Communities April 7, 2021 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. Overall, active case counts continue to decline, with 635 active cases reported as of April 6, 2021, which is the lowest number
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know this week April 7, 2021 As vaccine distribution continues in First Nations and Inuit communities across Canada, the number of active COVID-19 cases continues on a downward trend. There were 707 active cases in First Nations communities as of April 4, a decrease of 224 from a
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 April 4, 2021 On First Nations reserves, as of April 4 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is aware of: 25,032 confirmed positive COVID-19 , 707 active cases , 1,127 hospitalizations , 24,040 recovered cases and 285 deaths. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1598625105013/1598625167707 Ontario reports 3,065 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths; record-high ICU
Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Response to the Tabling of the 2021 Ontario Budget March 31, 2021 Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement in response to the provincial budget in Ontario. https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/ontario-regional-chief-roseanne-archibalds-response-to-the-tabling-of-the-2021-ontario-budget/ Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and Communities March 31, 2021 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: Active cases in First Nations continue to decline March 31, 2021 For the first time since November, the number of active COVID-19 cases in First Nations and Inuit communities dipped under 1,000. There were 931 active cases in First Nations communities as of March 29, according to the latest data from
Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes joint investment for water infrastructure in 37 First Nations in Ontario March 29, 2021 “I have been a strong advocate for the Ontario Chiefs’ calls for safe drinking water and am pleased that 37 First Nation leaders were successful in advancing their water and wastewater infrastructure projects,” said ORC
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Monday March 29, 2021 Stricter public health measures come into force in two Ontario regions today as the province continues ramping up its vaccine drive. Hamilton is going into the strictest grey-lockdown phase of Ontario's pandemic response plan today, while the Eastern Ontario Health Unit
Ontario reports more than 2,100 new COVID-19 cases for second day, ICU patients surpass 400 March 26, 2021 For the second day in a row, Ontario is reporting more than 2,100 new cases of COVID-19. On Thursday, health officials logged an additional 2,169 cases of the novel coronavirus, as well as 12 more deaths related
