Re-Opening Your Community From a First Nation’s Perspective
DRAFT: Guidance on Re-Opening for Remote, Isolated and First Nations, Inuit and Métis Communities
29th May 2020
This page is meant for Yukon First Nations Communities and their governments to access information on the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to your community, the territory and country. Please share, download and use the information that is useful to your situation. The information is updated daily.
Community Information
The Information in this Section focuses on Yukon First Nation Communities. Providing information on how your community can best prepare and prevent the spread of COVID-19
Share, Print and Post Resources
The following posters and signs can be shared on your social media and printed for your community.
The Yukon Native Language Centre, Council of Yukon First Nations and respective Yukon First Nations, are pleased to provide posters and pictures of “Encouragement Phrases” in all 8 Yukon First Nations languages. We hope that these downloadable posters and pictures will provide you, your family and friends with the opportunity to exchange encouraging phrases in your language during this time. Please do share with as many folks as you can and feel free to reproduce as posters, placemats, etc.
Download in your language.
CYFN Posters in Yukon First Nation Languages
Printable Posters For Your Front Door
- We Are A Cautious Family
- Someone in this House is Elderly
- Stay Healthy at the Gas Station
- Someone in the House Has Respiratory Issues
- Other customizable posters
Elder Care
For Health Care Providers in your community
YFN Graduation
May 11: 2020 Yukon First Nations Graduation Awards
Please review the list for any awards that you or your graduates would like to apply for.
Grand Chief Peter Johnston shares his message on keeping safe and doing our part.
Listen to Gramma Susie talk to us about keeping safe and staying positive!
Healthy Home, Healthy Community
Important Links and Contacts
- Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone) Canada Wide
free, 24/7 texting service is accessible immediately to youth anywhere in Canada by texting TALK to 686868 on any text/SMS enabled cell phone. - KidsHelpPhone Ages 20 Years and Under in Canada 1-800-668-6868 (Online or on the Phone)
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line 1-855-242-3310
- Canadian Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line 1-866-925-4419
- First Nations Health Authority (BC)
Assembly of First Nations – COVID-19: SOCIAL SUPPORTS FOR FIRST NATIONS FAMILIES
Data gaps exist on COVID-19 cases in Indigenous communities, says research fellow: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/coronavirus-indigenous-data-gap-1.5556676?fbclid=IwAR1K2op_tOiSydsVZ_m9Pec2j_ndmRMlM-v0cUOvhVd2fCEeUl_ahDIapA8
Have you heard of ROBO CALLS? Learn more on how this type of service can benefit your community. Communicate information to your community efficiently in a fraction of the time.
Guide to living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
https://www.psychologytools.com/assets/covid-19/guide_to_living_with_worry_and_anxiety_amidst_global_uncertainty_en-us.pdf
WellSet and Heal
Video: COVID-19: Navigating Anxiety, Fear and “Social Distancing”
Domestic violence may increase during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/when-staying-home-is-not-safehttps://yukon.ca/Emergencies
ALCOHOL USE: RISK MITIGATION STRATEGIES DURING A PANDEMIC
https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-Alcohol-Use-Risk-Mitigation-Strategies-During-a-Pandemic.pdf
Emergency Updates from YG
Pandemic Planning Policy and Procedures Templates
The following links have been shared by First Nation governments and others for you to use as a template if your government is developing any of the policies or procedures.
- Selkirk First Nation: Special Leave Policy in response to COVID-19
- Yukon University: Interim procedure for working at Ayamdigut campus safely under COVID-19 restrictions (Effective May 11, 2020)
- Yukon University: COVID-19 Employee Relations Issues FAQ
- Village of Teslin and the Teslin Tlingit Council
Video and Social Links
Download image for your social media.
People in Haines Junction celebrated their class of 2020 graduates by holding a parade through the village. Each vehicle had a sign with the grad’s name on it.
(video: Deanna Lee Mazur)
May 26/20: Billi Jo shares her experience at home during COVID-19
April 27/20: Gramma Susie & Cache Creek Charlie: Havin’ a COVID-19 Zoom date
Dr. Evan Adams – A Message About COVID-19
April 22/20: Warrior Up. Stay Away, Together. To learn how you can support Native communities, go to: illuminatives.org/warriorup
April 21/20: Matsʼäsän mą, Sarina Primozic, as part of the Dän Nàkwä̀khèl program at Champagne and Aishihik First Nations shares a great message about COVIV-19.
April 14/20: A Yukon First Nation family talks about how they’re coping during COVID-19.
April 8/20: Luke Campbell talks about keeping healthy during the pandemic in Southern Tutchone.
April 3/20: A message from our Youth! Teya from Kwanlin Dün First Nation talks about why it’s important for Youth to respect social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Let’s Build Up the Food Bank
Kluane First Nation is challenging all First Nations to donate what they can to the Whitehorse Food Bank. Kluane First Nation has started with a $3,000 to the Whitehorse Food Bank.
The Information in this Section focuses on Yukon Government and territory wide COVID-19 information. More detailed information can be found on the Yukon website.
Latest News from YG
- Easing of COVID-19 restrictions continues with details of Phase II announced
- Respiratory Assessment Centre closing this week
- Parks and campgrounds ready to open on June 4
- Twenty-four projects receive more than $1.4 million from the Community Development Fund
- May 26, 2020: COVID-19 update
- Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture Jeanie Dendys on National Tourism Week
- Yukon organizations receive $821,800 in Arts Operating Funds
- Funding to help Yukon employers hire students for critical and essential services
Video Links
May 29/20: Chief Medical Officer of Health Brendan Hanley and Premier Sandy Silver give the latest update on COVID-19 in the Yukon.
811 and Your Health
The Yukon HealthLine is a free, confidential 24-hour service available to anyone in the Yukon. Simply call 811.
Protect Yourself and Others
Download, Print, Post
The following links are to various signage and posters that can be used in and around your community.
The Information in this Section focuses on Federal COVID-19 information. More detailed information can be found on the Canada website.
COVID-19 TrackerCoronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update
Sign up to “Get Updates on COVID-19” from the Government of Canada
Financial and Economic Support
Canada COVID-19 Support App
Application de support COVID-19 du Canada
The app will let you receive the latest updates, trusted resources, and self-assess your symptoms.
L’application vous permettra de recevoir les dernières mises à jour, des ressources fiables et d’auto-évaluer vos symptômes.
May 29, 2020: PM Covid Update
Prime Minister’s News Feed
- Prime Minister to join UN Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Jamaica to convene high-level meeting to address economic devastation caused by COVID‑19
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Haiti Jovenel Moïse
- Statement by the Prime Minister on Paramedic Services Week
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of France Emmanuel Macron
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany
Think you might have symptoms?
Download, Print, Post
The following links are to various signage and posters that can be used in and around your community.
