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1. Background Save the Children Canada (SC Canada) is working to increase its capacity to support Indigenous partners in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies. SC Canada’s domestic program (National Reconciliation Program) works with First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities across the country to support locally led, rights-based, culturally relevant and safe interventions during times of crisis. As SC Canada’s work in the area has grown so has the need to develop appropriate systems and processes to better respond to the challenges faced by a diverse range of Indi...

A total of 40 new cases of COVID-19 in the region today. Most are in the Kenora area with 38 positive  reports. There was also one in Dryden/Red Lake and one in the Sioux Lookout area. The 38 cases are by far a one day record in the Kenora area. The Wabaseemoong First Nation sent out a release last night saying “As many people are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading within the Kenora Region, and it is having impact on our community. We are continuing to do everything we can, and have ensured we have multiple safety protocols and measures in place to combat this.

Northwest Health Unit confirms two more COVID-19 cases One case in Kenora Region and one case in Sioux Lookout Region confirmed on Thursday. Feb 4, 2021 1:17 PM By: Leith Dunick THUNDER BAY – There are two new COVID-19 cases in the Northwestern Health Unit’s coverage area. The health unit on Thursday said a new case was confirmed in the Kenora Region and another in the Sioux Lookout Region. In a release, the health unit added single cases reported last week in Kenora and Sioux Lookout have since been removed from the case count as they are no longer classifi...

Three new COVID-19 cases in Kenora Region There are currently 15 active cases in the Northwest Health Unit's catchment area. Feb 3, 2021 11:51 AM By: Leith Dunick KENORA, Ont. -- There are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Kenora Region.  The Northwestern Health Unit on Wednesday announced the cases, saying follow-up with the individuals who tested positive and their close contacts has begun.  At present there are five active cases in the Kenora Region, and 15 in the Northwest Health Unit's catchment area. There have been 262 total cases announced b...

Region now has 21 active COVID-19 cases.