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ONECA (Ontario Native Education Counselling Association) wants your feedback.
How do you feel about Recreational Cannabis & Vaping?
Share your thoughts…submit your short story (a TikTok, YouTube video or traditional artwork) by April 30th for your chance to WIN a laptop! Plus, every participant will receive a gift card just for entering.
Send your story to linda@oneca.com and include your name, email & phone #
Why? Check out the pdf below.
Today – April 1, 2021 marks a historical achievement for NCFS, they have been recognized as a designated Child Welfare Agency! This designation will allow NCFS to assume responsibility for Indigenous child welfare matters for the six First Nations and for all Indigenous children and families served by NCFS’s provincial counterparts in these geographic areas. NCFS has been providing 24/7 child and family services for the following First Nations: Magnetawan, Wasauksing, Henvey Inlet, Dokis, Shawanaga, and Wahnapitae since 2019.
The Anishinabek reps argued that climate change disproportionately affects our communities, traditional ways of life, and the ability to assert and exercise jurisdiction in relation to environmental issues that directly impact our lands and people. As the quality and quantity of natural resources and medicines continue to diminish with the effects of climate change, it is vital that First Nation voices are heard and that their rights are respected.
The Anishinabek Nation is pleased to share that its arguments were heard and the majority of the Supreme Court of Canada has sided with the First Nation position.
It is especially significant that the court recognized that climate change has the effect of “threatening the ability of Indigenous communities in Canada to sustain themselves and maintain their traditional ways of life”
To read the full statement, click the download button below.
As of March 23, 2021, Indigenous Services Canada is aware of:
610 communities with vaccinations underway (for either priority groups or all adults) in:
First Nations and Inuit communities in provinces
communities in territories
226,790 doses have been administered.
Vaccine Misinformation
We understand that some inaccurate information has been circulating to certain Indigenous communities about the vaccine that includes false and distorted information about potential side effects. The spread of misinformation can have real consequences and can affect people’s behaviours and decision-making.
It is important to obtain information from trusted sources. These sources include federal, provincial, and territorial health authorities, community health centres, nursing stations, or local healthcare providers. Please consider the source of information before spreading or sharing articles or facts. Vaccination is a choice. Vaccines used in Canada must be approved by Health Canada and the COVID-19 vaccine is held to the same safety standards as other vaccines to make sure it is safe and effective.
How are these vaccines are developed so fast? Watch this 3-minute video
Moderna Vaccine – Reduce YOUR risk for infection and spreading! Check out another 3-minute video to watch…
COVID-19 Variants of Concerns
As Variants of Concern (VOCs) continue to spread in Ontario, it remains vital to continue following public health measures to prevent their spread. Because VOCs spread the same way as the “original” virus, the same actions can be effective. These include avoiding close contact with anyone outside of your household, wearing a good fitting 3-ply mask in indoor public spaces, maintaining physical distancing, and frequent handwashing with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs.
Anyone with even a very mild symptom of COVID-19 should stay away from others and get tested. We know from what we have learned that often people have such a mild symptom that they think it can’t be due to COVID-19! By the time they get tested, they have exposed other people.
Even after being vaccinated, people should continue to practice public health measures. Until enough people are vaccinated, the virus will continue to circulate and can cause severe illness.
Do I have COVID-19, a Cold, the Flu or seasonal Allergies?
Here are some great links to more reading material!
Your invited to join a “Come Play Outside” series via Zoom Thursday, March 25th from 6pm – 8pm. YOU could WIN a Chromebook, Gift Cards & More! Let’s get comfortable and talk about #WeMatterCampaign, Self-Care, Land as Strength, Emotional Regulation Tips, Overcoming Mental Health & Environmental Barriers. Email Sally Dokis to register mwtn@wasauksing.ca.
Magnetawan First Nation citizens say “yes” on the Governance Agreement ratification vote which concluded on Saturday, February 27. The results of Magnetawan First Nation’s successful ratification vote on the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement were 54 yes and 20 no, with no spoiled ballots. While the results are unofficial until a 10-day appeal period is over on March 9, 2021, Chief William Diabo and the First Nation Ratification Officer, Jennifer Tagliabracci, are confident that there are no technical grounds upon which an appeal could successfully put the vote aside.
Read more below …
The Ontario region is pleased to offer appointments for registration & membership Services. Read more below …
Check out the Winter edition of the official magazine of the Chiefs of Ontario.
As you are aware, COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) are circulating within Ontario. We are writing to you today to provide updated information and public health recommendations regards COVID-19 VOCs.
For more, please read this release below.
Join us on February 18, 2021, for the 2nd Youth COVID-19 Town Hall presented by the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council and the Chiefs of Ontario.
Click below to download to learn more …
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