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Dozens of Canadian Indigenous communities under boil-water advisories one year into pandemic
As of March 2021, Canada’s Liberal government officially failed to meet its five-year, self-imposed deadline to lift all long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations reserves across the country.
More than one year after the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, dozens of Indigenous communities across the country continue to lack drinking water, making it impossible for residents to follow basic hygiene measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and combat other infectious diseases.
Neskantaga First Nation in northern Ontario has been under a “do not consume” water advisory for 25 years. (Photo credit: Safe Drinking Water Foundation)
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Confusion and Anger as Some Indigenous People Are Denied Vaccine Bookings
Province’s rules say they’re eligible, but several report being told no when they tried to make appointments.
Moira Wyton is The Tyee’s health reporter. Follow her @moirawyton or reach her here. SHARES Despite eligibility under province’s rules, some Indigenous people have had to fight to book vaccination appointments.
Photo from First Nations Health Authority.
Dozens of eligible Indigenous people say they were denied vaccination appointments by Vancouver Coastal Health booking agents despite the B.C. Ministry of Health confirming their priority earlier this week.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – Northern Health officially opened clinics in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek for Indigenous peoples over 18 years old this week.
Provincial health officials announced Tuesday that all Indigenous adults in B.C. can now book an appointment to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination.
First Nations Health Authority announced Thursday that all First Nation Communities in B.C. have been offered the first dose of the vaccine.
Here is vaccine clinic information for Peace region communities as of April 1st:
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Clinic Royal Canadian Legion – runs from April 6th to 9th and April 20th to 23rd