Cross Lake First Nation

Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 update - Week of January 20, 2022

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 20, 2022

OTTAWA,TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - In response to the significant risks and uncertainties presented by the spread of the Omicron variant in Canada, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) continues to support Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19.

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  • OTTAWA,TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Jan. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - In response to the significant risks and uncertainties presented by the spread of the Omicron variant in Canada, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) continues to support Indigenous communities in their response to COVID-19.
  • ISC regions and Indigenous communities across the country are working together to promote and offer COVID-19 vaccinations to Indigenous Peoples.
  • In response, Minister Patty Hajdu announced today that Indigenous Services Canada is distributing a total amount of $125 million amongst First Nations across the country to support their public health efforts.
  • Indigenous communities and organizations can also continue to request needs-based funding from the Indigenous Community Support Fund.