COVID-19 UPDATES:
As our Chiefs and health leaders work diligently to prepare our communities for COVID-19, we ask everyone to take precautions whenever possible to help reduce the spread of this coronavirus. The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is exercising an abundance of caution by declaring a State of Emergency on March 17, 2020 and by postponing planned SCO gatherings at this time.
Did you know that you can access financial benefits and support during the COVID-19 outbreak? All First Nations people have access to these financial benefits, regardless of where you live.
Find out more: COVID-19: Accessing Financial Benefits and Support - Overview of Support Available
Do You Need Support regarding COVID-19? The Manitoba First Nation COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Coordination Team (AMC, SCO, MKO, and FNHSSM) was established and is working together to support MB First Nations at this time.
If you have questions about COVID-19, email covid19@fnhssm.com.
If you are experiencing emotional distress and want to talk, contact the toll-free Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help for all First Nation peoples who want counselling or crisis intervention. Help Line counsellors can help if you:
- want to talk
- are distressed
- may be triggered by painful memories
If asked, counsellors can work with you to find other wellness supports that are accessible near you. Telephone and online counselling are available in English and on request, in Anishinaabe.
COVID-19 Coronavirus Online Resources
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Manitoba Shared Health COVID-19 Screening Tool
Manitoba Government Official Updates
Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak updates
Government of Canada Travel Notices
Southern Chiefs' Organization COVID-19 Coronavirus Notices
SCO COVID-19 NOTICE #3: Measures for Community Preparedness (March 19, 2020)
SCO COVID-19 NOTICE #2: SCO Declares State of Emergency (March 17, 2020)
SCO COVID-19 NOTICE #1: SCO Responds to COVID-19 (March 13, 2020)
13 new probable cases of #COVID19 have been identified, total number of cases in MB is 217. In addition, 1 new death has been reported, totaling three deaths in Manitoba. For accurate info and to access the #COVID19MB online screening tool, visit http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19.
1 new probable case of #COVID19 has been identified, total number of cases in MB is 204. For accurate info and to access the #COVID19MB online screening tool, visit http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19.
Federal COVID-19 benefits program portal opens today: Here's how to apply | CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/federal-government-covid-19-emergency-benefits-1.5522534?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
1/2: @SCO, @MKO_North & @MBMetis_MMF sent a letter to Premier @BrianPallister on Bill 34, which steals $250,000,000 in federal funds of Children’s Special Allowance for children in care and places that $ into general revenues.
#mbpoli #StopBill34 #ManitobaStealsfromChildren
15 new probable cases of #COVID19 have been identified, total number of cases in MB is 182. In addition, 1 new death has been reported, totaling two deaths in Manitoba. For accurate info and to access the #COVID19MB online screening tool, visit http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19.