“As you are aware Hiawatha just moved into our Stage 2 re-opening phase. However, as the province moves into Stage 3, and we continue to see the number of COVID cases increase in BC, AB and SK after their re-opening, HFN Council has made the decision to make masks mandatory in public spaces within the… Read more…
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“Close” Contact … OR NOT?
Questions & Answers I might have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. What happens now? Peterborough Public Health (PPH) understands that a COVID-19 diagnosis can be stressful for the individual who has tested positive and for those whom they may have been in close contact with. The following are the steps… Read more…
COVID-19 Update #8 to Citizens, HFN Residents and OSM Residents
Aaniin Citizens, HFN Residents and OSM Residents, It has been 3 weeks since we took down the check point station as part of our Stage 1 re-opening process, and have since worked on our Stage 2 re-opening plan. Stage 2 re-opening will be effective July 10, 2020 – please see information below: Stage 2 Re-Opening:… Read more…
Best Practices Surrounding Status Cards During COVID-19
In response to questions received from First Nations members, citizens, and stakeholders, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is proactively sharing information to ensure that registered persons with a status card can access programs, services, rights and benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. All ISC offices for Indian status and secure status card applications are closed until further… Read more…
Swimming Season Kicks Off at Local Beaches
*** PLEASE NOTE: The Hiawatha First Nation Shelter-in-place Order is in effect, and beaches are currently closed to the general public *** Public Health Inspectors Testing Water Quality Follow @Ptbohealth on Twitter for Regular Updates Click to listen to an audio message from Brittany Cadence The weather has warmed up kicking off swimming season at… Read more…