COVID-19 Resources for First Nations, Métis and Inuit
Acknowledgement
As part of the Region of Waterloo's ongoing commitment to Reconciliation, the following territorial acknowledgement serves to honour the ongoing relationship building process with Indigenous communities. This acknowledgement is a continual reminder of the past, current and ongoing work the Region must undertake in its steps towards Truth and Reconciliation.
The Region of Waterloo is situated on the land traditionally used by the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe, and Neutral Peoples. We acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge, contributions and philosophies of the Indigenous People with whom we share this land today.
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
- Breakthrough Infections Q&A: What Does It Mean For Vaccines? - First Nations Health Authority
- COVID-19 Vaccines and Indigenous Peoples - Indigenous Services Canada
- Indigenous COVID-19 Vaccine Resources - University of Toronto
- The Facts About Covid-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet - First Nations Health Authority
COVID-19 Resources for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Indigenous Communities - Indigenous Services Canada
- COVID-19 - First Nations Health Authority
- Indigenous COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide - University of Toronto
Local Partners
- COVID-19 Information - KW Urban Native Wigwam Project
- COVID-19 Vaccine - Healing of the Seven Generations
- COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Information - Anishnabeg Outreach
Additional Resources and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Organizations
- COVID-19 - National Association of Friendship Centres
- COVID-19 Support Programs - Metis Nation of Ontario
- Summary of COVID-19 in First Nations Communities - Government of Canada
- Updates on COVID-19 - National Collaborating Centre of Indigenous Health
Frequently asked questions
| For Indigenous people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, what is considered an “Indigenous” person and do they require a status card to register? |
| Vaccination clinic staff will not be asking for status cards. The term “Indigenous” refers to anyone who self-identifies as either First Nations, Metis or Inuit – status cards or any other type of proof of indigeneity is not required. |
|
Where can I get a COVID-19 vaccine? |
| Please check our Get a Vaccine page for more information on who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and how to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. |
Contact Us