Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and Communities March 24, 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 1,083 active cases reported as of March 23, 2021. Even after being vaccinated, everyone
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know this week March 24, 2021 The number of active COVID-19 cases continues to decline as vaccination efforts ramp up in First Nations and Inuit communities, according to the latest data from Indigenous Services Canada. There were 1,136 active cases in First Nations communities as of March
Six Nations public health reports 1st cases of concerning COVID-19 variants March 23, 2021 Ohsweken Public Health has reported its first two cases of COVID-19 variants of concern at Six Nations. A variant of concern can spread within a day or two as opposed to two weeks, said a media release from public health, and
Canada Should Strive for More on World Water Day March 22, 2021 Where would we be without water to drink, to wash and cook with, and to keep us healthy and alive? Water is essential. But as we mark another World Water Day, many First Nations communities in Canada still don’t have access to safe
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Indigenous Communities March 15, 2021 On First Nations reserves, as of March 15 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is aware of: 23,294 confirmed positive COVID-19 , 1,266 active cases , 1,047 hospitalizations , 21,770 recovered cases and 258 deaths. Provincial chief public health officers work with ISC's regional medical officers and nurses
Close to 400 vaccinated as clinic launched for Thunder Bay's urban Indigenous population March 13, 2021 The head of the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) says its first vaccine clinics for Thunder Bay's urban Indigenous population were launched with success this week. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/covid-urban-indigenous-vaccine-clinic-1.5947776 Ontario reports fewer than 1,300 new COVID-19 cases, but positivity rate
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities March 11, 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 1,123 active cases reported as of March 10, 2021. https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2021/03/government-of-canada-covid-19-update-for-indigenous-peoples-and-communities0.html Nearly 1,400
COVID-19 vaccinations: Prioritization of Indigenous communities starts to show results March 10, 2021 As vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 ramp up across the country, many First Nation communities are already sticking needles in arms. Federal and provincial authorities have pledged to prioritize vulnerable Indigenous populations, but the situation looks different depending where you are in the
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know this week March 10, 2021 The number of active cases of COVID-19 in First Nations and Inuit communities is continuing on a downward trend, according to the latest data from Indigenous Services Canada. There were 1,223 active cases in First Nations communities as of March 8.
Ministry of Health hails 'milestone' achievement of COVID-19 vaccine delivery in remote FN March 8, 2021 Ontario's Ministry of Health is calling it a "milestone." First doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been delivered to all 31 of northern Ontario's remote fly-in First Nations communities, the ministry said in a press release Monday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/ministry-health-remote-1.5941123
