Press Release Coast Salish Territory – The First Nations Health Authority’s (FNHA) accelerated launch of the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program ensures primary health care remains accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic to all First Nations people living in British Columbia. The program—created in partnership…

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Squamish Nation Notice: COVID-19 Care Packages

Press Release Prawns were harvested May 9-19, 2020 in Howe Sound For our Food, Social & Ceremonial Use (Processed and frozen in sea water immediately on boat) On-Reserve Delivery: Locations: Squamish Valley North Vancouver Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Time: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm IMPORTANT: FOR…

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Azimut Resumes Drilling on the Elmer Gold Discovery

Press Release Longueuil, Quebec – Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) is pleased to announce it has resumed drilling on its 100%-owned Elmer Property in the James Bay-Eeyou Istchee region of Quebec. The 6,000-metre (30-hole) diamond drilling program uses two rigs as originally planned.…

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TNG: May 25, 2020 – COVID-19 Update #34

Press Release TNG remains committed to keeping our employees and the communities we serve safe. Therefore, we are sharing the following information. Effective today, May 25, 2020, the TNG EOC will be activating at an EOC Response Level 1. TNG will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation…

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Indigenous Peoples Confronting the Pandemic: Nīsōhkamātowin wāhiyaw itōhtēmakan

Indigenous Peoples Confronting the Pandemic: Nīsōhkamātowin wāhiyaw itōhtēmakan When they heard the first reports of the coronavirus outbreak, leaders in the Pasqua First Nation in western Canada became worried about what would happen if the disease spread to their community. In early January they began to prepare…

May 26, 2020Comments Off on Indigenous Peoples Confronting the Pandemic: Nīsōhkamātowin wāhiyaw itōhtēmakanRead More

Save the Children Canada and GSK Address Mental Health Concerns of Children Affected by Cat Lake Crisis in Northern Ontario

Press Release TORONTO, May 26, 2020- Children aged 8-14 from the Cat Lake First Nation in Northern Ontario have written and produced a music video called “Run Free”, a song about love, togetherness, family values and connection to nature. For over a year, residents in Cat Lake…

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Study: Indigenous people in urban areas: Vulnerabilities to the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19

Press Release A new study provides insight into vulnerabilities to the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic among Indigenous people living in urban areas. The study provides information on key aspects of economic well-being for the close to one million First Nations people, Métis and Inuit living…

May 26, 2020Comments Off on Study: Indigenous people in urban areas: Vulnerabilities to the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19Read More

MNO Movement for Masks

Press Release The Métis people have long been celebrated for their artistry, creativity and the ability to make the most of limited resources in challenging times. In the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic, some Métis citizens have been setting aside their beadwork, finger-weaving, and embroidery in…

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NU Government: COVID-19 Department of Health Services update

Press Release Good morning. These past two months have not been easy, and all Nunavummiut have had to make sacrifices. However, thanks to our combined efforts, we are protecting our families, our communities, and our territory from this pandemic, and I hope that all Nunavummiut can feel…

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