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By CKOM Staff

State of Emergency

Métis Nation declares state of emergency in Saskatchewan

Apr 18, 2020 | 2:53 PM

The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has declared a state of emergency today in response to the continued spread of COVID-19 within Saskatchewan.

According to a press release, the MN-S are stepping up their own interventions to support their citizens during this pandemic. These interventions include “securing a source of personal protective equipment (PPE), stronger measures to protect remote and northern Métis communities with checkpoints and perimeter controls and increased financial supports to Métis in large urban areas.”

The release goes on to say that the preventative measures taken by the MN-S can not meet the needs of the province’s Métis population alone. They are advocating for increased collaboration between all levels of government to respond to this situation.

“This includes better communication regarding confirmed COVID-positive cases, further coordination of critical food and other essential services, and further strengthening perimeters to protect communities from unmonitored visitors, including restrictions on non-essential travel in the north and other remote areas,” read the release.

“Without stronger measures, northern and remote Métis communities are at risk of further spread of the virus without adequate critical medical services or infrastructure.”

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The MN-S says they will continue their province-wide state of emergency until the essential needs of Métis people in the province are met.