Canadian Human Rights Tribunal makes additional ruling on compensation for First Nations children June 1, 2020 (Ottawa, ON): On May 28, 2020, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal delivered an additional ruling on compensation for First Nations children and their families who were subjected to Canada’s discriminatory policies…

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LMG: Checkpoint Update

Press Release On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Unified Command added additional measures at the checkpoints to protect the health and safety of Listuguj community members and its residents. These measures are necessary to protect against the growing spread of COVID-19 cases across the bridge, resulting from…

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Heiltsuk Tribal Council – Revised Travel Restrictions: You Can Come Home

Press Release To align with this weekend’s ferry schedule, and to honour the original intention of the recently updated travel restrictions, Heiltsuk members and residents of Heiltsuk Territory are permitted to return home as of May 30th 2020. Returning members must follow the self-isolation procedure outlined in…

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COVID-19 Update: One New Case, Two More Recoveries, Four In Hospital, One Additional Death

Press Release As of May 31, 2020, there is one new case of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 646.  The new case is in Regina. A resident in the North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.  The individual was in their 70s.  This brings…

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Minister of Health announces funding for projects to help Canadians stop tobacco use

Press Release From: Health Canada Projects funded will also help stop youth vaping 31 May 2020               Ottawa, Ontario                   Health Canada Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of premature death and disease in Canada. Although progress has been made…

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YT Government: Easing of COVID-19 restrictions continues with details of Phase II announced

Press Release Today the Government of Yukon and the Chief Medical Officer of Health provided a progress update on easing COVID-19 restrictions in Yukon. Premier Silver and Dr. Hanley confirmed that if conditions continue trending positively Yukon is on track to begin Phase II on July 1.…

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Edition No 10: COVID-19 Bulletin for First Nations and Indigenous Communities May 29, 2020

Press Release From:                  Isadore Day, CEO – Bimaadzwin Inc To:                        First Nation and Indigenous Communities Date:                    Friday. May 29, 2020 Re:                         COVID19 Weekly Publication – Issue #010 Welcome to the tenth edition of our weekly COVID-19…

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Ontario Opens Up COVID-19 Testing Across the Province

Press Release Strategy Expands Testing for General Public, Frontline Workers, First Responders and Workplaces May 29, 2020 TORONTO — As the province carefully and gradually reopens the economy, the Ontario government is implementing the next phase of its COVID-19 testing strategy to detect and quickly stop the…

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MB Government: Province Invests $300,000 in Education Programs for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers

Press Release May 29, 2020 The Manitoba government is providing $300,000 to provide education programs offered by the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba for individuals living with dementia and their families, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “Dementia has a tremendous impact on families,…

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