COVID-19: Cameco pledges $1 million fund for charities, communities First Nations band offices, non-profits, charities and town offices in northern Saskatchewan as well as Saskatoon will be eligible for a one-time $50,000 grant from the company, which Cameco president and …
‘It’s devastating’: B.C. operators say Indigenous tourism being ignored by federal government Indigenous tourism related business generated more than $700 million in direct gross output in B.C. with the approximately 401 companies creating more than 7,400 full-time jobs in 2017, …
COVID-19: Ontario broadens criteria to ramp up testing; province reports 478 new cases By significantly increasing the number of tests each day, we will identify cases early, contain them and prevent putting more people at risk,” Elliott said. Elliott said …
Brazilian teen’s death raises coronavirus alert for indigenous groups Many of Brazil’s indigenous groups in the Amazon have effectively retreated into their territories. The concern is that the teen’s death is a harbinger of more cases as the virus still …
COVID-19 cases low but tougher days could come on reserves: Indigenous Services minister He says the remote locations of many Indigenous communities and aggressive measures taken by their leadership have helped keep out the new coronavirus, but they could be …
Okanagan Indian Band urging seasonal visitors to stay away during coronavirus pandemic “Given the COVID-19 pandemic, we have asked all [certificate of possession] holders to contact any of their current and past renters and let them know to stay home …
More aid, PPE needed for First Nations, Metis Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says money earmarked for First Nations for COVID-19 response so far is not proportional to the populations in their communities and more financial help …
Ontario suspends environmental oversight rules, citing COVID-19 The change allows the Progressive Conservative government to push forward projects or laws that could significantly impact the environment, without consulting or notifying the public. Critics say they fear the relaxed rules could …
First Nations Communities at High Risk of COVID-19 Outbreaks, says NITHA Medical Health Officer “At this time, prevention remains the best way for community members to protect themselves. It is critical that residents take precautions to protect themselves against respiratory …
A remote First Nation prepares for its most daunting challenge: limiting the spread of coronavirus The pandemic complicates all the difficulties that come with being a remote community. In normal times, there is constant traffic between Eabametoong and the world …