COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out & Hesitancy in Indigenous Communities

Vaccine Distribution Update

Shared by Lambton Public Health

Shared May 2021

See this video of Kyle Stonefish, Community Health Supervisor for Walpole Island First Nation, who explains how COVID-19 has affected Indigenous communities in southwestern Ontario, and why everyone should seriously consider getting vaccinated. It also speaks to the need to continuing to engage in COVID-safe behavior after one’s vaccination. Viewers are welcome to share as you please.

 

Shared by Akausivik Inuit FHT

Revised March 10, 2021

The Akausivik Inuit FHT continues to deliver dedicated health care to its Inuit community members in the Ottawa Area. This past week, AIFHT successfully increased the number of culturally safe COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, by 77.4%. 

 

Vaccine Communications materials for Indigenous Communities

Shared by Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority

Shared March 10, 2021

AFHTO members are welcome to use and distribute these comms materials shared by the Sioux Lookout First Nations Authority.

Tips

  • Facebook is a great communication tool, as well as representatives from Tribal Councils to share information with the communities
  • Please personalize with your team’s logos and contact information where applicable

Resources:

In addition, here is a summary of the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs’ vaccine communications tips and initiatives (PDF). Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is a part of the working group and some of their work is highlighted.

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