COVID-19 Resources for Indigenous Communities and Individuals
There are many helpful resources for Indigenous Peoples, with a focus on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities in Canada and Quebec (though some international and U.S. resources are included). The following resources have been gathered by the Cultural and Indigenous Research in Counselling Psychology (CIRC) lab within the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at 捆绑SM社区.
Helpful Resource Lists
University of Toronto Libraries: Indigenous COVID-19 Information and Resources Page: An excellent compilation of Indigenous resources and Indigenous-led responses pertaining to COVID-19, as well as general Indigenous wellness resources:
Indigenous Services Canada: 鈥淐OVID-19: Indigenous Awareness Resources鈥�: List of resources shared by Indigenous Nations/organizations or in Indigenous languages:
Nishnawbe Aski Nation: COVID-19 Response: Long list of Indigenous-specific resources, including fact sheets in Oji-Cree and Ojibway and updates from First Nations across Canada:
Canada/Quebec Resources
Indigenous Services Canada: 鈥淐OVID-19: First Nations Community Guide on Accessing Additional Supports鈥�: Information on how to request funding and access benefits:
Indigenous Services Canada: COVID-19 video resources: YouTube videos on Indigenous-specific issues, including Indigenous community perspectives:
Government of Quebec: 鈥淚nformation for Indigenous communities鈥�: Includes Indigenous-specific resources and key COVID-19 instructions in multiple Indigenous languages (Northern Cree, Atikamekw, Innu, and Inuktitut):
Mental Wellness and Social Support Resources
Canadian Red Cross: 鈥淐OVID-19 Resources for Indigenous Youth鈥�: Hotline, resources, and wellness tips for Indigenous youth:
Listening to One Another to Grow Strong: Mental Health Promotion for Indigenous Youth: Winter 2020 Newsletter: Indigenous-specific links for things to read, watch, learn, and do (see p. 3 of the newsletter):
Assembly of First Nations: 鈥淢ental Wellness and COVID-19 Tips and Considerations鈥�:
Assembly of First Nations: 鈥淐OVID-19: Social Supports for First Nations Families鈥�:
Updates from Organizations in Greater Montreal Area
Montreal Indigenous Community NETWORK: 鈥淢obilization in response to COVID-19鈥�: Ways to help vulnerable Indigenous individuals in Montreal:
Native Montreal: 鈥淐OVID-19 Update鈥�:
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake: 鈥淐OVID-19 Related Notices鈥�:
Inuit and Northern Resources
Inuit Tapririt Kanatami : 鈥淐OVID-19 Supports Available to Urban Inuit Organizations鈥�:
Inuit Tapririt Kanatami : 鈥淚nfographics鈥� (English and Inuktitut):
Yukon Government: 鈥淔ind COVID-19 Counselling and Crisis Support鈥�:
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services: 鈥淢ental Health and Social Distancing鈥�:
General Indigenous Mental Health and Social Support Resources
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310. Toll-free support 24/7. Service available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut, English, and French (can also ask about availability in other languages). Online chat available at
Indigenous Services Canada: First Nations and Inuit Mental Health:
捆绑SM社区 First Peoples House:
International Resources
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: 鈥淐OVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples鈥�: Policy briefs and statements from Indigenous Nations and organizations:
International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA): 鈥淚ndigenous Peoples and the Response to COVID-19鈥�: News and updates pertaining to COVID-19 affecting Indigenous Peoples globally:
U.S. Resources
National Indian Health Board: 鈥淐OVID-19 Tribal Resource Center鈥�: A coordinated effort among American Indian tribes in sharing resources:
Indian Health Service: 鈥淐oronavirus (COVID-19)鈥�: Resources, news, and statistics pertaining to American Indians and Alaska Natives and treatment service areas.
National Council on Urban Indian Health: 鈥淐oronavirus Resource Center鈥�: Resources, news, and fact sheets for American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas:
Other Resources/Information
Canadian Red Cross: 鈥淓mergency Preparedness for Indigenous Communities鈥�: Includes emergency preparedness guides and resources for families and Elders:
National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases: Infectious Questions podcast (Episode 5): 鈥淧reparedness in First Nations Communities for COVID-19鈥�:
捆绑SM社区 Daily Editorial: 鈥淪upport Indigenous Communities During COVID-19鈥�:
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