Information for healthcare providers and frontline workers
For some people, COVID-19 presents significant challenges in terms of physical distancing, support for anxiety and mental health, substance use, and general wellness (e.g., nutrition, shelter, social connection). On this page, we are sharing information from organizations and individuals working to support people during this challenging time.
COVID-19 Resources for Indigenous People
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Indigenous Services Canada provides supports and information on COVID-19 for Indigenous communities
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Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson and Grand Chief Billy Morin of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations statement on Supporting Indigenous Safety During COVID-19 (and on facebook)
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The First Nations Health Authority in BC provides information on COVID-19
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Calgary's Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) is offering remote support and connection to diverse resources for youth during office hours.
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COVID-19 Message from Dr. Nicole Cardinal-Small, SLHCC Medical Desk: Health, Wellness & Updates (Facebook)
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Siksika Health Services COVID-19 Message (Facebook)
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Dr. Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer of the FNHA COVID-19 Message (Facebook)
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List of local mental health supports from Michele Dawn (Facebook)
information for people who use drugs
Resources on Harm Reduction and COVID-19
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The First Nations Health Authority provides information on COVID-19, as well as a video series and fact sheet on Indigenous harm reduction
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Transform Drug Policy Foundation shares information on COVID-19 prevention advice combined with harm reduction practices
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The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition shares COVID-19 information and prevention advice
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Canadian Drug Policy Coalition shares other COVID-19 Harm Reduction Resources
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The BCCDC provides COVID-19 Harm Reduction advice
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The British Columbia Centre on Substance Use provides an information sheet for prescribers and pharmacists providing Opioid Agonist Therapy during the coronavirus pandemic
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Vancouver Coastal Health shares prescriber guidelines for risk mitigation in the context of dual public health emergencies
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CATIE provides a webinar for frontline workers on serving vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic:
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Canadian Drug Policy Coalition shares COVID-19 protocol for Aerosol-Generating Medical Procedures in a Safe Injection Site
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Canadian Drug Policy Coalition shares COVID-19 harm reduction resources
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The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness provides webinars related to COVID-19 and harm reduction
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Assembly of First Nations Executive Motion on COVID-19 State of Emergency
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Treaty 6 information on COVID-19
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Treaty 7 First Nations Chiefs Response to COVID-19 Funding Announcement
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Treaty 8 information on COVID-19
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Métis Nation of Alberta information on COVID-19
COVID-19 Statements and Information from Indigenous Leadership
In The News
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Several First Nations with confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan
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Army to help Indigenous communities fight COVID-19
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Six Nations of the Grand River has installed checkpoints to protect the community and restrict access to non-community members
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Six Nations, Akwesasne, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point confirm first COVID-19 cases
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No positive COVID-19 cases on Alberta reserves
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Maskwacis Cree enact Treaty 6 Medicine Chest clause due to COVID-19