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.
- YouTube – https://youtu.be/531BQSUNQd4
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lambtonpublichealth/posts/3993507527429016
- Twitter – https://twitter.com/lambton_ph/status/1392494754206830594
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%.
- Read the complete release here (PDF): English | Inuktitut
- Ambassador Mary Simon encourages Inuit to get the COVID-19 vaccine videos:
- “It’s important that Inuit reach out to family and friends and encourage them to get their COVID-19 vaccine” https://youtu.be/vzGywFn_eWI
- Overcoming people’s hesitancy and about the necessity of the COVID-19 vaccine https://youtu.be/eFoGQQJwByE
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:
- COVID-19 variants update
- Our COVID-19 toolbox
- Wash your hands before handling masks
- Masks and face coverings information
- Good News is Good Medicine
- Heading out? Mask up!
- Going out on the winter road
- Moderna: No safety concerns
- Not catching “the big one” is a good thing
- Wear a mask even after getting your COVID-19 vaccine
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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