COVID-19 forces Native women’s shelter in Montreal to close its doors
Shelter closes because of staff testing positive for virus.
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Officials say checkpoints kept COVID-19 numbers in First Nations low, encourage planning for 2nd wave
“The chiefs were faced with a situation where they had no other choice but to make drastic decisions.”
Checkpoints to keep Kanesatake ‘as safe as we can’ rile Oka mayor
“We’re talking about checkpoints for safety – these are not barricades.”
Doctor pens book on fight to confront ‘medical colonialism’ in Canada
‘If I were to print one word, it would basically be heartbreaking’
Listuguj First Nation in Quebec appeals to New Brunswick to open its doors
A Mi’gmaq First Nation in Quebec is appealing to the province of New Brunswick to…
First Nations communities keep lockdowns, checkpoints up as provinces reopen
“We’re definitely encouraging everyone to stay in lockdown and continue the physical distancing.”
Mohawks of Kanesatake appeal to province as Oka tries to take down check points
‘I’m sure they will survive one season deprived of tourism, otherwise our most vulnerable may not’
Town of Oka and Kanesatake territory at odds over COVID-19 check points
‘It’s like there’s a sea of it surrounding us’
Canadian Rangers still tasked with helping communities deal with COVID-19
Canada’s Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan says the Canadian Rangers are continuing to work…