Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities March 5, 2021 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. Case counts continue to decline, with 1,300 active cases reported as of March 4, 2021. In First Nations communities, as of March
Vaccine rollout for high-risk Indigenous community expands March 5, 2021 The campaign to get the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Ottawa's Indigenous community has been so successful, it's ramping up with a move to a larger facility and expanding eligibility to adults 50 years and older. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/vaccination-pandemic-indigenous-health-ottawa-1.5935257 Ontario Increasing Mental Health Supports for
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Indigenous Communities March 3, 2021 As of March 3, Indigenous Services Canada is aware of 1,356 active cases of COVID-19 in First Nation communities across Canada. They are also reporting 239 COVID-19 related deaths in total, across all First Nation reserves in Canada. To date, Ontario First Nation communities have
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: Over 20,000 vaccine doses administered this week March 3, 2021 Vaccine distribution continues to ramp up in First Nations and Inuit communities across Canada this week. According to Indigenous Services Canada, vaccination campaigns are underway in 480 First Nations and Inuit communities. A total of 113,179 doses have been administered thus
NAN calls for more accountability on First Nations drinking water advisories March 2, 2021 The Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the federal government needs to improve its commitment to bringing clean drinking water to First Nations. The auditor general released a report Friday finding that Indigenous Services Canada has not provided enough
‘We need this:’ Getting COVID-19 vaccine to remote and urban Indigenous populations February 27, 2021 Chief Chris Moonias looked into a web camera as he prepared to get a COVID-19 vaccine just after precious doses arrived in his northern Ontario community. “I’m coming to you live from Neskantaga First Nation community centre where our vaccines
Nearly 600 members of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation receive vaccinations February 25, 2021 The Mnjikaning Arena Sports Ki on the Chippewas of Rama First Nation has been a centre of hope this week. Over three days, 594 people, including community members, their spouses, and staff, rolled up their sleeves at the arena for
COVID-19 cases declining in Indigenous communities: minister February 24, 2021 COVID-19 infections continue to decline in Indigenous communities across Canada even as the federal government is bracing for outbreaks of more contageous variants of concern, Indigenous Services Marc Miller said Wednesday. https://www.rcinet.ca/en/2021/02/24/covid-19-cases-declining-in-indigenous-communities-minister/ Ontario records more than 1,100 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths February
COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know this week February 24, 2021 The number of cases of COVID-19 in First Nations communities reached a grim new milestone over the weekend, surpassing 20,000 cases since the pandemic arrived in Canada over a year ago. https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-covid-19-update-1.5924392 Indigenous Services Canada news conference on COVID-19 February 24,
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 Ask For Citizens’ Assistance in Curbing Misinformation about COVID-19 February 22, 2021 Over the past week the rise in cases of COVID-19 in Kenora and the surrounding area has led to a great deal of misinformation being spread. Grand Council Treaty #3 is asking everyone to be
