BC Indigenous Leaders, Doctors, Nurses And Others Call For Closure Of Construction Camps
by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (April 21, 2020) – In general, B.C’s response to the pandemic appears to be showing promising results. On…
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Alberta’s First Nations leaders acted swiftly to protect their communities
(ANNews) – The COVID 19 pandemic didn’t seem real to Americans until early March when actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson tested positive with the…
The Coliseum Inn helps shield Edmonton’s homeless from COVID-19
by Brandi Morin (April 20, 2020) – The Coliseum Inn, located in north Edmonton, has opened its doors in partnership with Homeward Trust and Boyle…
Prime Minister announces support for Indigenous businesses
(April 18, 2020) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced up to $306.8 million in funding to help small and medium-sized Indigenous businesses, and…
Métis Nation of Alberta announces province-wide COVID-19 relief action plan
EDMONTON, April 6, 2020 /CNW/ – The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has released its Interim COVID-19 Support Plan that is accessible to all Métis Nation…
Under the Northern Sky: Time to wear a mask
by Xavier Kataquapit (April 2020) – Asking people to wear a mask in public during a pandemic sounds like a straight forward piece of logic….
FNHMA to Host Online Indigenous Town Hall on Covid-19
Mon. March 23, 2020 – Toronto – First Nations Health Managers Association and Indigenous Services Canada, will stream a virtual Town Hall Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00pm Eastern…