COVID-19 RESOURCES – Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc.

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.

If you are looking for information on where to get the COVID-19 vaccine or information on eligibility, please go to our home page.

The entire province of Manitoba is at Critical level (red) on the Pandemic Response System.

Changes to public health orders will take effect April 28, 2021 at 12:01 am for all of Manitoba.

The orders include some of the following changes:

no visitors will be allowed to private households either indoors or outdoors with certain exceptions including allowed one visitor for people who live alone
no indoor gatherings will be permitted, and outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed in public outdoor spaces only
patio dining will be restricted to groups of four people only with no household restrictions
food courts in malls and shopping centres will be required to close
personal service business will be able to continue to operate at 50% capacity, but appointments will be required

For further details on the most recent changes, read the Changes to Public Health Orders Backgrounder.

For more information on all Public Health Orders visit the Province of Manitoba's website.

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