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16 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 16, 2020

  • Posted by Michael Tyas
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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 …

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14 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 14, 2020

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‘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, …

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13 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 13, 2020

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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 …

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12 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 12, 2020

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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 …

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11 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 11, 2020

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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 …

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10 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 10, 2020

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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 …

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09 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 9, 2020

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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 …

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08 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 8, 2020

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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 …

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07 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 7, 2020

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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 …

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06 April

Covid-19 Daily News Digest – April 6, 2020

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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 …

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July 7: Climate and Colour

July 2: Anishinaabemowin Wadiswan (Anishinaabe Language Nest)

June 26: 2Spirit Stories: Building Inclusive Intersectional Movements

June 25: A Conversation on Hydro & Indigenous Territories

June 25: Righting Relations Film Screening: Invasion

June 25: Anti-Racism Training Part 2 

June 24: sākihiwē + Wahkohtowin Families workshop: Hand Drum Songs

June 24: Traditional Indigenous approaches to mental health and well-being of health care providers supporting First Nations during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 22: Scaling up - Community Economic Development for a Just Recovery

June 22-29: 7 Days of No Peace

May 30: The Future We Want: Conversation with Young Indigenous Leaders

May 29: Indigenous Laws Conversation in Response to Pandemic

May 28: A Conversation on Indigenous Food Sovereignty

May 28: Indigenous Strategies for a Green Future with Winona LaDuke

May 28: Indigenous Land and Water Protectors Webinar

May 27: Commuting Post-Pandemic: How to Nudge for Sustainable Commutes

May 26: NoWar2020 Conference & Peace Fest

May 21: Protecting Sacred Water: KC Adams and Aimée Craft

May 20: The intersection of mental health and culture during and post COVID-19

May 19: 2020 Rise Webinar Series

May 15: Indigenous Mens/Mxns Gathering

May 14: A Conversation on Land Based Education

May 13: Talanoa: Celebrating Queer Indigenous Resistance

May 12: MEJC Regular Tuesday Meeting

May 11: Speaking up: Conversations About a Better Future - W. Niigan Sinclair

May 7: How to Make A Smudgebowl

May 6: Bush Tea, Podcasting and Indigenous Storytelling

April 29: Lockdown from a First Nations Perspective

April 24: Virtual Ethics Cafe: Equality in a Time of Crisis

April 24: Climate Change and Coronavirus Panel

April 23: Online Community Workshop Alternative Prov. Budget

April 20: Reclaiming Indigenous Paths to Health /Times of Planetary Crisis

April 18: Climate Action During Covid-19

April 14: Indigenous Women on Covid-19 & Fossil Fuel Resistance

April 14: Reconciliation Book Club 4 - Unsettling Canada

April 13 - 17: Isol-action: Spread Justice Not Covid

April 9: Indigenous disaster and emergency management: do past disasters

April 7 - 17: Accessing Deep Indigenous Knowing Webinar

April 6: Building Indigenous Communities of Care during COVID-19

April 2: Online Teach-In: Indigenous Self-Determination and Covid-19

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