First Nation Coronavirus

• Cowichan Tribes reports 6th COVID-19 death, extends shelter-in-place order

  The First Nation, which describes itself as British Columbia's largest, has seen at least 255 cases of COVID-19 since Dec. 31, affecting 96 households.

  Health

  Mar 6, 2021
  
• Tsuut’ina Nation closes schools, offices following COVID-19 exposure

  The First Nation shut down schools after a recent community gathering exposed members of the nation to the novel coronavirus.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2020
  
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• Northern Alberta community confirms province’s first known COVID-19 case on a First Nation

  A confirmed case of COVID-19 in northern Alberta is believed to be the province's first known case on a First Nation.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2020
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• Hiawatha First Nation chief says checkpoint aims to keep residents safe, cottagers away

  Hiawatha First Nation has a traffic checkpoint entering the community.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2020
• Heiltsuk First Nation tells yachts, outsiders to stay away amid coronavirus lockdown

  Members of the remote community near Bella Bella have grown increasingly vocal after observing a number of yachts and other pleasure vessels pulling into the nearby harbour, violating a travel advisory that has been in place for nearly a month.

  Apr 4, 2020