First Nations doctors speak out on Canada’s ‘troublesome’ pandemic response
The federal government’s handling of COVID-19 in Indigenous communities has been troublesome, frustrating and challenging…
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North Saskatchewan communities set up Covid-19 command centre due to government ‘negligence’
[caption id=”aBrett Forester APTN News Twenty-four communities in the remote, primarily-Indigenous northwestern region of Saskatchewan…
Supporting mental health in isolation: Indigenous youth encouraged to find strength within
[caption id=”aBrett Forester APTN News Indigenous youth leaders gathered for a virtual town hall Thursday…
Coronavirus cases surge in Nunavik: Puvirnituq confirms 10th case
Just over two weeks after reporting the region’s first case of COVID-19, the Inuit territory…
Critics say more robust solutions needed as Ottawa dusts off Indian Act for new pandemic elections regulations
Ottawa confirmed late Wednesday evening that new regulations will let First Nation chief and councils…
Feds dig into the Indian Act to allow band councils to extend term during pandemic
In an abrupt policy shift, First Nation band councils will now be able to adopt…
Influx of non-residents chasing gas, smokes and pot putting First Nation communities at risk
Despite multiple directives to stay home, non-residents stocking up on gasoline, cigarettes and cannabis continued…
How two First Nation communities with positive cases are fighting COVID-19
On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. APTN News is reporting…
Military in talks with Kashechewan as municipalities say no to evacuees
The Department of National Defence is in talks with Kashechewan about building an evacuation camp…