Constance Lake First Nation (CLFN) Chief Rick Allen and Council have declared a 2nd COVID-19 State of Emergency in response to COVID-19 outbreak in the community which was identified by the Porcupine Health Unit on January 16, 2021.
The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association will kick off the 2021 season of their Virtual Campfire Series with the first of three webinars on Indigenous-led natural climate solutions co-hosted with the Conservation Through Reconciliation Partnership. The presenters will explore how Indigenous communities could benefit from business opportunities related to land stewardship while reducing climate change impacts. They will also hear about current barriers and ideas for advancing thriving, Indigenous-led natural climate solutions in Canada.
The COVID-19 emergency assistance provided by the Canadian military has ended in the community of Shamattawa. At one point there were 370 known cases among the community's on-reserve population of 1,300. That number is now under 30 active cases and declining still.
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Public health authorities have confirmed five new COVID-19 cases in Attawapiskat First Nation.
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) says it is working to identify and contact close contacts of these new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
WAHA also stated it is working with Porcupine Health Unit to ensure that the five infected people remain isolated.
If any symptoms develop, authorities recommend isolating immediately until a COVID-19 test can be arranged.
Neskantaga First Nation Chief Chris Moonias and his Council today will be deciding on the fate of its residents after being forced to completely shut down community water going into community homes yesterday after finding an unknown sheen in its water reservoir system. Water samples were taken by Nibi Water Services of Matawa First Nations Management yesterday with results expecting to take a maximum of 10 days. It is unknown at this time when the water will return to service.
The head of the national organization that represents Indigenous women in Canada says the Covid-19 pandemic will not stop the annual vigil for the thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women who have been murdered in this country.
Lorraine Whitman, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), says the event honouring the dead and missing will go ahead on October 4, as it has for the past 15 years, but the ceremony will be conducted online to ensure the safety of participants.
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler will join with people across the country to commemorate Orange Shirt Day today.
Sandy Lake, Pikangikum, and Kasabonika First Nations reported new COVID-19 cases on Saturday September 19.
Contact tracing is underway to determine if the virus had spread throughout the three communities.
The confirmed cases are self-isolating at home.
A statement by Sandy Lake’s Chief and Council said that any known contacts will be tested, monitored, and are also required to self-isolate at home until their test results are known.
It was confirmed by Moose Cree First Nation Chief Mervin Cheechoo, there is a third case of COVID-19 on Moose Factory Island.
At this time, the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is working with the Porcupine Health Unit and Moose Cree First Nations public health department to ensure that the individuals are isolated. The contact tracing investigation is ongoing, and we are awaiting the laboratory results.
Since March 2020, when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global pandemic, we have all been preparing our responses to address this crisis.
The Ontario government is investing an additional $19.4 million to expand health care services provided by Weeneebayko Area Health Authority and improve access to health care in Northern Ontario. The funding will be used to support planning and redevelopment of a culturally appropriate health campus that will include a new hospital and a lodge in Moosonee, as well as a new ambulatory care centre on Moose Factory Island.
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