Post-COVID-19 ‘new normal’ must not leave First Nations behind
In an op-ed, CFN President Marilyn Slett writes that COVID-19 has highlighted the many obstacles to economic growth facing remote coastal communities.
Food security deepens a Reliance on Ancestral Foods in Coastal Communities
Heiltsuk member Jessie Housty never imagined a time when Pacific Coastal Airlines would shut down all its flights to Bella Bella on the BC Central Coast. “You definitely feel this…
Coastal Residents Urge Tourists to Stay Home: Sorry, We Are Closed
Residents of coastal communities have a clear message for those looking to travel to their area: “Sorry, we are closed. Stay home.”
Adapting Traditional Practices in the Time of COVID-19
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…
Emergency Operations Centres Brace Against COVID-19 Threat
As coastal First Nations emergency teams race to put in place self-isolation measures, the ‘Namgis Nation is the first Indigenous community in BC to have tragically lost a member to the COVID-19 virus.
Haida Gwaii COVID-19: Guide and FAQ
The Council of the Haida Nation has released a new COVID-19 Guide and FAQ to help answer any questions related to Haida Gwaii’s State of Emergency.
First Nations Businesses Hit Hard by COVID-19
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.
Chiefs and Mayors Call for Measures to Protect Coastal Communities
Coastal First Nations chiefs and BC mayors are calling on Canada and British Columbia to support urgent travel restrictions to protect their communities from the COVID-19 virus.
COVID-19: Support Programs for Individuals and Businesses
To assist our member communities and citizens, CFN has created summaries of support resources available for individuals and one for businesses.