First Nations COVID-19 Response in Manitoba

As of May 17, 2022, Indigenous Services Canada has shipped 2,302 orders for Personal Protective Equipment to First Nations communities. The orders include hand sanitizers, N-95 masks, isolation shields, gloves, gowns, and medical masks.

Posted on May 17th 2022, 00:00

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Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) expressed concerns about the plan to reopen schools, citing large student bodies, potential shortages of school bus drivers, and inadequate resources to respond to COVID-19. MKO encouraged land-based learning approaches and pushed for high-speed Internet to make online learning accessible for students.

Posted on August 18th 2020, 00:00

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