Other COVID-19 support and services for Indigenous communities
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Changed services
- Non-insured health benefits: some services may be affected by COVID-19. As an example, some wait times may be longer for some services
- Child and family services: up to 2 years extended support for First Nations youth who reach age of majority
- Public health support for First Nations and Inuit communities: an additional $125 million in direct allocations to First Nations to expedite the flow of public health funds
- First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy: extended support for student work terms
- Indian status: some offices are reopening, you can also apply by mail, expired cards are valid until May 1, 2022
- Reaching home: additional support to those experiencing homelessness
- Annual treaty payments: events postponed but payments available by mail or direct deposit
- Ministerial Loan Guarantees: payment deferrals
Other essential support and services
- Jordan's Principle
- Supporting Inuit children
- Emergency management measures including for floods and fires
- Management of health facilities
- Funding for community services such as income assistance
- Any operations required to maintain safety at any environmental remediation site