The Government of Canada has announced an amount of $305 million as Indigenous Community Support Fund to address the immediate needs in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will flow directly to Indigenous communities and groups across the country and could be used for, but not limited to, the below needs,
- Support for elders and vulnerable community members
- Food insecurity
- Educational and other support for children
- Mental health assistance
- Emergency response services
- Preparedness to prevent the spread of COVID-19
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