Resources
Coastal Residents Urge Tourists to Stay Home: Sorry, We Are Closed
Read StoryResidents of coastal communities have a clear message for those looking to travel to their area: “Sorry, we are closed. Stay home.”
Precedented Times: A Personal Reflection from Hilistis Pauline Waterfall
Read StoryDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Hailhzaqv Elder and Knowledge Keeper Hilistis Pauline Waterfall shares her personal reflection on hope and resilience in the face of historic challenges.
Adapting Traditional Practices in the Time of COVID-19
Read StoryIn Bella Bella, Heiltsuk members are dealing with the added weight of…
Emergency Operations Centres Brace Against COVID-19 Threat
Read StoryAs 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
Read StoryThe 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
Read StoryBorder 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
Read StoryCoastal 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
Read StoryTo assist our member communities and citizens, CFN has created summaries of support resources available for individuals and one for businesses.
Coronavirus Outbreak: We Will Get Through this Together
Read StoryIn the face of COVID-19, CFN President Marilyn Slett says it’s important we remain calm, show solidarity and stand by each other through these challenging times.
COVID-19 and Indigenous Communities: Family Conversations
Read StoryAward-winning Oji-Cree-Poly physician, Dr. Alika Lafontaine, shares advice he gave to his family on how to respond to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Message from Dr. Don Wilson, Heiltsuk Physician
Read StoryHeiltsuk physician, Dr. Don Wilson, answers important questions about coronavirus and how we can prevent it from spreading into our communities.
Spread the Word, Not the Virus
Read StoryCharity Gladstone wants to get the message out to her Heiltsuk community that keeping physical distance from others can help save lives.
Haida Film Screens at Sundance
Read StoryRevisiting the story of Haida artist Robert Davidson who, at 22 years old, set out to carve the first new pole in Haida Gwaii in almost a century.
CFN Nations Take Action to Protect Against COVID-19
Read StoryCFN communities are asking members to take the safe and necessary actions required to prevent the spread of the highly-infectious coronavirus.
