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Over 8,000 Indigenous people now vaccinated against COVID-19 in Northern Ontario February 20, 2021 More than 8,000 Indigenous people in First Nations communities in Northern Ontario have been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the provincial health ministry. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/operation-remote-immunity-vaccination-update-ontario-indigenous-communities-1.5921847 Many Indigenous communities seeing success during vaccine rollout despite unique challenges February 19, 2021 If

Operation Remote Immunity continues in Ontario’s Far North February 18, 2021 “Residents of fly-in First Nations communities are at disproportionate risk during the pandemic,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs in a media release. “Operation Remote Immunity is a critical part of Ontario’s phased vaccination rollout plan to protect the most vulnerable populations in

Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities February 17, 2021 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is closely monitoring the number of COVID-19 cases reported in First Nations communities across the country. Overall, case numbers continue to decline, with 1,383 active cases reported as of February 16, 2021. First Nation communities in the Atlantic

COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: active cases in First Nations continue downward trend February 17, 2021 Active cases of COVID-19 in First Nations communities are continuing on a downward trend, though new infections persist. Indigenous Services data shows, as of Feb. 15, more than 400 new infections compared to the week before. The highest number of

Seniors over 80, Indigenous adults among next group to receive COVID-19 vaccines February 14, 2021 Ahead of the expected increase in COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Ontario in the next few weeks, the province has identified the priority groups for Phase One of their vaccine roll out plan. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-government-vaccine-rollout-next-priority-1.5914068 Northern Ontario First Nations mass

Ontario government reports 1,076 new coronavirus cases, 18 new deaths February 12, 2021 The Ontario government is reporting 1,076 new coronavirus cases on Friday, but issues with data in Toronto means there is an underreporting of cases. It was also reported that 18 people died since Thursday morning, bringing the total number of people dead

COVID-19 cases dropping in First Nation communities, but new variant worrisome February 10, 2021 According to federal officials, the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to subside, a good sign says Dr. Tom Wong. “We are continuing to see positive signs that the curve is beginning to bend,” says Wong, the public health

COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: what you need to know this week February 10, 2021 The number of people in First Nations communities recovering from the coronavirus has exceeded newly reported cases for the second week in a row, according to the latest data from Indigenous Services Canada. https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-covid-19-update-1.5907475 Ontario reports 1,072 new coronavirus

Indigenous community leaders key to encouraging trust in vaccines: Miller February 4, 2021 Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says local leaders and health professionals are key to instilling trust in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Indigenous communities. https://ca.news.yahoo.com/newsroom-ready-indigenous-community-leaders-183000964.html Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Monday February 8, 2021 Premier

LIVE: Chiefs of Ontario Special Chiefs Assembly – Day 2 February 3, 2021 The Chiefs of Ontario Special Chiefs Assembly will be held online from February 3-4, 2021. For more information, please visit: https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/coo-sca-2021. Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChiefsOfOntario Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday February 4, 2021 As of early Thursday morning,