Category: COVID-19

Ogichidaa Kavanaugh, Chief Howard Kabestra and the Vaccine Task Force are thankful for the first 20 doses of the vaccine delivered in Naotkamegwanning Feb 9 2021, and share some of the ceremony held to strengthen and celebrate the first doses of the vaccine delivered to Treaty Three communities. (Video: 6.5 min, English) […]

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Dr. Jennifer Wesley talks about possible side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, and encourages us to share only credible information. (Video: 4:15, English) […]

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Full ceremony shared by leaders and elders to welcome the vaccine to Naotkamegwanning Feb 9 2021. KCA was given permission to film and share the powerful messages given to  welcome, bless and strengthen the first doses of the vaccine delivered to Treaty Three communities. A private ceremony was also held in advance. (Video: 11 min, […]

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Chief Lorraine Cobiness of Niisaachewan, Board President of Kenora Chiefs Advisory, shares messages from the local Vaccine Task Force. […]

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Chief Jim Major, Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation, shares teachings from ancestors about wearing masks, using medicines, seeking good health. Encouragement to stay strong and think positive. (Video 1:45, Anishinaabemowin) […]

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Kathy Kishiqueb and Chief Jim Major  talk about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for our area First Nations (5 min, Anishinaabemowin). […]

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Local health care workers talk about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for our area First Nations (2 min, English) […]

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Naotkamegwanning Health Director, Garnet Namaypoke, provides advice on the vaccine rollout in his community. […]

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