Title: Adapting COVID-19 measures to Indigenous communities | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/adapting-covid-19-measures-to-indigenous-communities/

Description: Despite the surge in COVID-19 cases in early December in BC’s Northern Health Region, coastal First Nations’ health and emergency operations staff have done a remarkable job in keeping members safe by adapting public health measures to fit local and Indigenous needs of their communities. Three community health representatives shared their most effective measures for preventing outbreaks during the winter flu and virus season.

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations,  Northern Health,  Mason, Tiffany,  Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  BC Ferries,  McEvoy, Patrika | Goot-Ges,  Carpenter, Denise | Autaqalis,  Old Massett Village Council,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Haida Nation,  Skidegate Band Council,  Pacific Coastal Airlines,  Save-On-Foods

Title: Adapting traditional practices in the time of COVID-19 | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/adapting-traditional-practices-in-the-time-of-covid-19/

Description: In Bella Bella, Heiltsuk members are dealing with the added weight of grieving for lost loved ones under new COVID-19 restrictions. In spite of the lockdowns, says Pauline Waterfall, Hailhzaqv elder and knowledge keeper, the community is adapting their traditional practices, so families don’t feel isolated and alone.

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Subject:   Heiltsuk Nation,  Waterfall, Pauline | Hilistis

Title: CFN Nations take action to protect against COVID-19 | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/cfn-nations-take-action-to-protect-against-covid-19/

Description: Coastal First Nations communities are asking members to take the safe and necessary actions required to prevent the spread of the highly-infectious coronavirus.

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations,  Hall, Anita,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Haida Nation,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Skidegate Band Council,  Old Massett Village Council,  Village of Queen Charlotte,  Village of Port Clements,  Village of Masset,  North Coast Regional District,  Gitga'at First Nation,  Gitxaala Nation,  Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  Metlakatla First Nation,  Nuxalk Nation,  Wuikinuxv Nation,  Village of Daajing Giids

Title: Coastal Guardian Watchmen stay connected during COVID-19 | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/coastal-guardian-watchmen-staying-connected-during-covid-19/

Description: As issues related to COVID-19 continue to affect communities throughout the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii, regional collaboration and coordination has taken on a new importance—especially for Coastal Guardian Watchmen who often carry out frontline duties above and beyond their stewardship role.

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Subject:   Coastal Stewardship Network,  Peat, Jackie,  Coastal First Nations,  Tallio, Ernie

Title: Coronavirus outbreak: We will get through this together | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/coronavirus-outbreak-we-will-get-through-this-together/

Description: I know that we are all watching the development of the coronavirus pandemic with feelings of concern and uncertainty. The Coastal First Nations communities – and the world in general – are in uncharted territory. It is important we remain calm, show solidarity and stand by each other in this challenging time. At the same time we must take steps to protect our community members as the arrival of COVID-19 in any of our communities could have dramatic and dangerous consequences.

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations

Title: COVID-19 deepens reliance on ancestral foods in coastal communities | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/covid-19-deepens-reliance-on-ancestral-foods-in-coastal-communities/

Description: In response to COVID-19, the Heiltsuk and other coastal First Nations communities are ramping up local food programs and relying on traditional harvesting to address food security concerns. The tenuous nature of the food supply chain for remote CFN communities – most only accessible by air, ferry or water taxi – has been heightened by flight cancellations, supply shortages, and the need for COVID-19 protective health measures restricting travel to larger centres.

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Subject:   Housty, Jess,  Skidegate Band Council,  Haida Nation,  QQS Projects Society,  Old Massett Village Council,  Pacific Coastal Airlines,  Yovanovich, William "Billy",  Heiltsuk Nation

Title: COVID-19 message from Dr. Don Wilson, Heiltsuk physician | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/covid-19-message-from-dr-don-wilson-heiltsuk-physician/

Description: The following is an excerpted and adapted Q&A with Dr. Don Wilson about how we can help prevent coronavirus from spreading into our communities.

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Title: COVID-19 resources | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/covid-19-resources/

Description: This page provides a summary of important resources for coastal communities, including the latest stats and information, tips for maintaining health, and employment and other resources for those affected financially.

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations

Title: Emergency operations centres brace against COVID-19 threat | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/emergency-operations-centres-brace-against-covid-19-threat/

Description: Enforcing protective measures has been challenging for many Emergency Operations Centres on the coast.

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Subject:   'Namgis First Nation,  Melton, Kirsten,  Nuxalk Nation,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Slett, Marilyn,  Heiltsuk Tribal Council,  Kish, Teri,  Haida Nation,  Alsop, Jason | Gaagwiis,  Skidegate Band Council,  Old Massett Village Council

Title: First Nations businesses hit hard by COVID-19 | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/first-nations-businesses-hit-hard-by-covid-19/

Description: Border and restaurant closures, collapsing market demand, and an uncertain future have left coastal First Nations businesses hard hit by the economic fall-out of COVID-19. Many say the existing government programs to support business simply don’t fit.

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Subject:   Spirit Bear Lodge,  Czornobaj, John,  Dennis, Candace,  Haida Development Corporation,  Haida House,  Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  Uehara, Michael,  Coastal Shellfish Corporation,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Baybutt, Shawn

Title: First Nations demand government transparency on COVID-19 cases | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/first-nations-demand-government-transparency-on-covid-19-cases/

Description: Led by the Heiltsuk, Nuu-chah-nulth and Tŝilhqot'in, 21 First Nations are asking the BC Health Ministry to provide early information on the location of COVID-19 cases near their communities, so they can better protect members.

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Subject:   Heiltsuk Nation,  Slett, Marilyn,  BC Ferries,  Province of British Columbia,  Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health,  Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations,  Tŝilhqot'in Nation

Title: Fishing lodges reopen despite Haida Nation state of emergency | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/fishing-lodges-reopen-despite-haida-nation-state-of-emergency/

Description: The reopening of two sport fishing lodges in Haida waters contravenes a state of emergency in effect by the Haida Nation and poses risks for public health, food security and safe access to healthcare, say members of Gaandlee Guu Jaalang (Daughters of the Rivers).

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Young, Adeana,  Queen Charlotte Lodge,  West Coast Fishing Club,  McDonald, Shannon,  First Nations Health Authority

Title: Focus on Indigenous tourism: COVID-19 striking at the heart of First Nations’ community economies | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/focus-on-indigenous-tourism-covid-19-striking-at-the-heart-of-first-nations-community-economies/

Description: Thousands of Indigenous tourism jobs have been lost, and hundreds of Indigenous tourism businesses face permanent closure due to COVID-19 impacts, according to a new report by The Conference Board of Canada.

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Subject:   Government of Canada,  Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada,  Northern BC Tourism,  Indigenous Tourism BC,  Martin, Lucy,  Moi, April,  Fiser, Adam,  Conference Board of Canada

Title: Food security deepens a reliance on ancestral foods in coastal communities | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/food-security-deepens-a-reliance-on-ancestral-foods-in-coastal-communities/

Description: In response to COVID-19, the Heiltsuk and other coastal First Nations communities are ramping up local food programs and relying on traditional harvesting to address food security concerns.

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Subject:   Heiltsuk Nation,  Pacific Coastal Airlines,  QQS Projects Society,  Old Massett Village Council,  Haida Nation,  Skidegate Band Council,  Housty, Jess,  Yovanovich, William "Billy"

Title: Heiltsuk Radio: Bringing the community together | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/heiltsuk-radio-bringing-the-community-together/

Description: Community radio has brought members of Waglisla (Bella Bella) closer during months of lockdown and COVID-19 restrictions.

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Subject:   Carpenter, Nicole,  Heiltsuk Radio 95.1 FM,  Heiltsuk Nation

Title: Indigenous arts and cultural tourism sector is facing a tough recovery | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/indigenous-arts-and-cultural-tourism-sector-is-facing-a-tough-recovery/

Description: COVID-19 closures of Indigenous social enterprises are having far-reaching impacts on local economies and communities on the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.

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Subject:   Haida Heritage Centre,  Haida Nation,  Mores, Dana | Gid Uuwans,  Collison, Nika | Jisgang,  Haida Gwaii Museum

Title: Indigenous cultural adventure tourism needs long-term solutions | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/indigenous-cultural-adventure-tourism-needs-long-term-solutions/

Description: As the federal government announced $1.5-billion in relief funds to help BC restart its economy, North Coast First Nations tourism operators say more help is needed to keep Indigenous businesses afloat until their communities can safely reopen.

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Subject:   Haida Style Expeditions,  Spirit Bear Lodge,  Czornobaj, John,  Robinson, Marven,  Spirit Bear Tours,  Cowpar, James | Sk'aal Ts'iid,  Bella Guest Cabins,  Starr, Cliff

Title: Post-COVID-19 'new normal' must not leave First Nations behind | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/marilyn-slett-post-covid-19-new-normal-must-not-leave-first-nations-behind/

Description: In this op-ed published in The Province, CFN President Marilyn Slett writes that COVID-19 has highlighted the obstacles to economic growth facing remote coastal communities, including: access to high-speed broadband internet service, improved transportation, increased opportunities in fishing, forestry and tourism.

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations,  Government of Canada,  Province of British Columbia

Title: Precedented times: A personal reflection from Hilistis Pauline Waterfall | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/precedented-times-a-personal-reflection-from-hilistis-pauline-waterfall/

Description: The description “unprecedented” times is used to describe what is happening with the COVID-19 health crisis. To subscribe to this notion is to deny or negate the previous pandemics that First Nations peoples have experienced historically.

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Subject:   Waterfall, Pauline | Hilistis,  Heiltsuk Nation

Title: Protected areas in CFN member nations are closed to non-residents | July 7, 2020 | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/protected-areas-in-cfn-member-nations-are-closed-to-non-residents/

Description: Please be advised that the Protected Areas on the Central and North Coast and Haida Gwaii will remain closed to non-residents until further notice.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Metlakatla First Nation,  Gitga'at First Nation,  Gitxaala Nation,  Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Nuxalk Nation,  Wuikinuxv Nation,  Coastal First Nations

Title: Spread the word, not the virus | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/spread-the-word-not-the-virus/

Description: Heiltsuk member Charity Gladstone wants to get the message out that keeping physical distance from others can help save lives.

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Subject:   Gladstone, Charity,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Brown, Ayla,  Humchitt, Megan,  Starr, Ramona

Title: Stewardship training moves online during COVID-19 | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/stewardship-training-moves-online-during-covid-19/

Description: Although coastal communities have been negatively impacted over the past year with outbreaks, lockdowns and disruptions of “normal” life, vital stewardship efforts must go on in the face of these challenges. That’s certainly true for students of the Stewardship Technicians Training Program (STTP), who’ve been engaged in stewardship learning online since mid-January.

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations,  Vancouver Island University,  Zoom,  Peat, Jackie

Title: Transforming communities during COVID-19 | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/transforming-communities-during-covid-19/

Description: The COVID-19 virus has triggered a global economic downturn and regional hardships, but Haíɫzaqv Climate Action Coordinator Leona Humchitt believes the world pandemic may also provide an opportunity to transform the future of her community.

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Subject:   Humchitt, Leona,  Heiltsuk Nation,  Coastal First Nations,  Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise

Title: Travel restrictions offer rare research opportunity on the Central Coast | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/travel-restrictions-offer-rare-research-opportunity-on-the-central-coast/

Description: With a COVID-19 lockdown on borders around the globe, the Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation has seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study the impacts of reduced ecotourism traffic on bears in its territory.

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Subject:   Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation,  Neasloss, Doug,  Service, Christina,  Kitasoo Spirit Bear Conservancy

Title: We all need to #MaskUp! | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/we-all-need-to-maskup/

Description: During our 20th Anniversary Celebrations, CFN gives a shout out to our community leaders and members who have been working hard to keep families safe from the COVID-19 virus. We’d love you to tell us, who do wear your mask for? We invite you to use the #MaskUp hashtag to share a photo of yourself wearing your mask and answer the question: “I #MaskUp for ___________”

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations,  Naccarella, Danika

Title: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Bella Bella, BC

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-POSTER.pdf

Description: Infographic designed to communicate public health messages.

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Subject:   Heiltsuk Nation

Title: Haida Gwaii state of emergency FAQ guide | Haida Nation

URL: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CHN-COVID19-Guide-FAQ.pdf

Description: The Council of the Haida Nation has created this FAQ guide to help keep Haida Gwaii safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Haida Nation,  Council of the Haida Nation,  Old Massett Village Council,  Skidegate Band Council

Title: Haida matriarchs occupy ancient villages to protect against COVID-19 | July 9, 2020 | G̲aandlee Guu Jaalang

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eck-UBnUcAUdr1C?format=jpg&name=small

Description: CoastalFirstNations on Twitter: "Haida women occupy village sites to protect against an influx of possible tourists and sport fishers amid COVID-19."

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Subject:   G̲aandlee Guu Jaalang,  Haida Nation,  Queen Charlotte Lodge,  West Coast Fishing Club

Title: [Mask up contest] | Coastal First Nations

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EnsHVKOVQAM8Mba?format=jpg&name=small

Description: CoastalFirstNations on Twitter: "*GIVEAWAY* We all wear a mask for someone. Who do you #MaskUp for? To win this poster designed by #Nuxalk artist Danika Naccarella, take a selfie wearing your mask, tag us & answer this: “I #MaskUp for __”. We'll randomly select 2 winners by 12pm Dec 6 #CFNStrongerTogether"

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Subject:   Coastal First Nations,  Naccarella, Danika

Title: Practise physical distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19 | YouTube | Government of Canada

URL: https://r3---sn-a5meknle.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1596595865&ei=OcopX4CLEpulkgb6r4CADg&ip=207.241.232.56&id=o-ABhebeNG0OsGpa3-6Rjhh3TgHVMgWksykMx1BGqWxYir&itag=22&sourc...&mt=1596574229&mv=m&mvi=3&pl=20&lsparams=mh,mm,mn,ms,mv,mvi,pl&lsig=AG3C_xAwRQIhANUPCFnKYLayHWeO96Yr2DDuXTYXyK68LXMTn4XbsyIBAiAYQ1YhDtVMvibA00p6YH1Hfo0FjHmEyMzFJ_7gZRFgFA%3D%3D

Description: A message about COVID-19 from Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer.

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Subject:   Government of Canada,  Tam, Theresa

Title: COVID-19: No visitors allowed at Bella Bella | Global News

URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/1246878743773110274/

Description: CoastalFirstNations on Twitter: "The Heiltsuk Nation is using its traditional laws and a tribal council bylaw to prevent non-essential visitors from visiting Bella Bella during the COVID-19 pandemic."

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Subject:   Heiltsuk Nation,  Slett, Marilyn