As many schools and workplaces shut down, families, individuals and communities are heading out to the land to put cultural teachings into practice and as a way to keep each other safe through social distancing.  For some, this has meant taking time to teach younger generations and community members how to harvest medicines, emphasizing the importance of…

How are First Nations artists coping with the cancellations of powwows, concerts, and other events amid nation-wide measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19? They’re bringing their art online. “What this time is showing us is now more than ever, we need to be there for each other,” said Wolastoqew musician Jeremy Dutcher, 2018 Polaris…

A COVID-19 outbreak in remote Ontario First Nations will put immense strain on an already fragile health system, according to a doctor in Sioux Lookout, Ont. Dr. Marilyn Koval, who has provided care to Mishkeegogamang First Nation and other northern communities over the last 20 years, said the federal government needs to immediately increase funding for nursing services. …

Indigenous educators are volunteering their time to help educate students online as schools in many provinces and territories are closing in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. “I wanted to offer these online Facebook, social media classes for parents who are at home with their kids, just so they can connect with their learning,” said…

Saskatchewan First Nations need an immediate funding boost of at least $20 million to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, says Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Chief Bobby Cameron. “We need a tonne more to get done to address the problems and the challenges for our northern and remote communities,” Cameron said in an interview Tuesday…

Northern and Northmart stores are freezing prices for 60 days amid concerns about the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic.  According to a news release sent Monday by the North West Company, prices will be frozen unless there are increases beyond the company’s control. Michael Beaulieu, vice-president of sales and operations with Northern Canada retail, said that could…