COVID-19 Resource Sharing Hubs for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples
Maad’ookiing Mshkiki – Sharing Medicine launched, a virtual hub that provides culturally-relevant and trauma-informed information about COVID-19 vaccinations for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The community-centred resources aim to empower informed consent for Indigenous peoples and have been developed by the Centre for Wise Practices in Indigenous Health (CWP-IH) at Women’s College Hospital in partnership with the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC), Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT), The Indigenous Health Program at University Health Network (UHN) and Shkaabe Makwa (CAMH). The virtual hub is open to the public and will be updated with new tools and resources regularly.
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has created a COVID-19 online portal of important information for BC First Nations people, their healthcare providers, and community leaders.
The Yellowhead Institute's COVID-19 & Indigenous Communities Virtual Information and Resources
The Yellowhead Institute's COVID-19 & Indigenous Communities: Information and Resources hub includes policy briefs, infographics, and toolkits to help Indigenous communities address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affair's page on COVID-19 and Indigenous peoples
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affair's page on COVID-19 and Indigenous peoples includes statements, declarations, and recommendations on how to address Indigenous communities' needs during the pandemic.
National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)
Updates on this hub relate to official public health guidelines and COVID-19 information, resources and tools specific to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities.