Press Release May 14, 2021 Young people aged 12 and up are now eligible to book their first-dose appointments. To make the visit as easy as possible, young people aged 12 to 15 can either attend the appointment with a parent, guardian or caregiver, or bring a…

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New affordable family homes open in Lax Kw’alaams

Press Release May 14, 2021 LAX KW’ALAAMS – The Province, through BC Housing, has partnered with the Lax Kw’alaams Band to open 10 new affordable rental homes for Lax Kw’alaams families in the community. “With the opening of these homes, more Lax Kw’alaams families will be able…

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One Death, 117 New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed

Press Release Today, May 14, Nova Scotia is reporting a death related to COVID-19. A man in his 80s has died in Central Zone. There have now been 72 COVID-19 related deaths in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is also reporting 117 new cases of COVID-19 and 151…

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COO – Health Sector Update: First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 56

Press Release May 14th, 2021 There were 134 new positive results among First Nations people over the past week ending May 9, 2021. This is a decrease from the total of 151 last week. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 3,691. There…

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MNBC: Celebrating all Nurses for National Nurses Week, May 10-16 2021

Press Release At Métis Nation British Columbia, we acknowledge the skill and commitment of all front-line healthcare workers during this unprecedented time. We deeply respect your ongoing bravery and support of the public while putting yourselves at risk every day. Just know that you’re making a world…

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Infrastructure Canada and Community Foundations of Canada announce projects from the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative and launch a second round of funding

Press Release From: Infrastructure Canada Ottawa, Ontario, May 14, 2021—As Canada makes progress in the fight against COVID-19, Canadians are looking forward to returning to community spaces. To keep residents safe and healthy, support economic recovery, create jobs, and build vibrant, resilient communities, local governments and community…

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Nunatsiavut Government: Youth 12 years of age and older to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Press Release On May 5, 2021 Health Canada approved the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine for youth ages 12 and above. The Nunatsiavut Government, Department of Health and Social Development, has been working with Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority on the roll out of this vaccine in the five Labrador Inuit…

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PSA: QIA reminds shack owners that social gatherings are prohibited under current health measures

Press Release May 14th, 2021 Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Iqaluit, QIA is reminding shack owners on Iqaluit Sinaa Inuit-owned Land that social gatherings and parties are prohibited under the current health measures enacted by the Chief Public Health Officer. It is critical that we…

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Ministers of Indigenous Services, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Northern Affairs Celebrate National Nursing Week and Indigenous Nurses Day

Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Ottawa, Ontario (May 14), 2021 — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett, and the Minister of Northern Affairs, Daniel Vandal, issued the following statement today: “Answering the call. For nurses, this means rushing…

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