As our Chiefs, health leaders, and community members work diligently to protect our communities, we ask everyone to take precautions whenever possible to help reduce the spread of this coronavirus.
The entire province of Manitoba is at Critical level (red) on the Pandemic Response System.
- allowing restaurants to reopen at 25% capacity, with patron groups limited to members of the same household only
- allowing gyms, fitness centres, and yoga studios to reopen at 25% capacity
- allowing museums, art galleries, and libraries to operate at 25% capacity
- allowing personal services businesses (nail, cosmetic, tanning, tattooing or massage services) to reopen at 25% capacity
Financial Supports
Did you know 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.
Mental Wellness
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. Telephone and online counselling are available in English and in Anishinaabe on request.
Kids Help Phone offers professional counselling, information, referrals, and volunteer-led, text-based support for children and youth. Text CONNECT to 6868608.
You can also call the Manitoba Addictions Helpline at 1-855-662-6605.
For other resources and information, visit SCO Mental Wellness
COVID-19 Fact Sheets
Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 Fact Sheet
Assembly of First Nations CoronaVirus Factsheet
COVID-19 Coronavirus Online Resources
Manitoba Shared Health COVID-19 Screening Tool
Manitoba Government Official Updates
Manitoba Government Isolation for Symptomatic Individuals recovering at Home Fact sheet
Manitoba Government How to care for a person with COVID-19 at home fact sheet
Manitoba Government Self-isolation (Quarantine) for Asymptomatic Returning Travellers and Contacts of Cases Fact Sheet
Government of Canada COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Government of Canada Covid-19 and Indigenous Communities
Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak updates
World Health Organization Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
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)
Going Back to School During Covid-19
Province of Manitoba Restoring Safe Schools
Unicef Supporting your child's mental health as they return to school
World Health Organization Covid-19 Parenting - Talking about Covid-19
Southern Chiefs' Organization Tips for Homeschooling your Child
Southern Chiefs' Organization Tips for Getting Your Family Ready to go Back to School