Former AFN national chief and Cree grand chief speaks out against vaccine
“I’d rather rely on factual, scientific and medical advice,” replies chief of Mistissini who got the shot this week
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Quebec expected to extend lockdown measures as COVID-19 cases surge
Second wave hits Montreal homeless community while some First Nations also battling outbreaks
Nunavut has zero active cases of COVID-19, officials say
Territory remains virus free for now as authorities watch spiking cases in the south
B.C.’s top doctor says vaccine rollout will ramp up in coming months
Dr. Bonnie Henry says goal is to inoculate 150,000 by end of February
Trudeau says he’s disappointed by those flouting pandemic travel advice
“We’ve been very clear, no one should be vacationing abroad right now”
B.C. health care workers add their names to list calling on closure of work camps during pandemic
A letter written by Wet’suwet’en female chiefs, and backed by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and more than 400 healthcare workers, calls on the B.C. government to close “man camps” during COVID-19 pandemic, due to community risk.
Health Canada greenlights ‘milestone’ Moderna vaccine for use in the North
First Moderna doses set to arrive in territories by Dec. 28
Traditional ceremonies should be exempt from pandemic lockdown rules says Treaty 6 confederacy
The liaison for the Confederacy of Treaty 6 says ceremonies should be exempt from Saskatchewan’s…
Island Lakes First Nations in Manitoba getting boost in fight against COVID-19
The four communities that make up the Island Lake First Nations in northern Manitoba will…
