COVID-19 Media Releases2021-05-04T17:08:18-05:00
COVID-19 Media Releases

Read our media releases and news coverage on COVID-19.

For Media Inquiries:

  • For Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) or Grand Chief Garrison Settee, please contact Melanie Ferris by phone at 204-612-1284 or by email.
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  • For Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM) or Dr. Barry Lavallee, please contact Annica Ramkissoon by phone at 204-770-4761 or by email.
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Statement About the Ongoing Closure of the Leaf Rapids Health Centre: MKO Extremely Concerned about Safety of Citizens who Need Health Services

January 10, 2022|Covid-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Media Releases|

To view this media release in a PDF format, please click here.    For immediate release January 10, 2022   Read More...

Northern Leaders Emphasize Importance of Proactive Measures on One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Vaccines Arriving in Manitoba First Nations

January 7, 2022|Covid-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Media Releases|

For a PDF version of this media release, please click here. For immediate release January 7, 2022   Treaty Five Read More...

MKO’s Statement on High Rates of COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba: Placing Blame on First Nations Leadership Harmful During Fight Against Deadly Virus

January 21, 2021|Covid-19, Media Releases|

To read this media release in a PDF format, please click here.     For immediate release January 21, 2021   Read More...

MKO Statement on High Rates of COVID-19 in Northern Manitoba: Action Needed to Address Ongoing Systemic Issues Impacting the Health of Northern Citizens

January 14, 2021|Covid-19, Media Releases|

For immediate release January 14, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...

MKO Expects Provincial and Federal Governments to Include First Nations Health Experts from Manitoba in COVID-19 Vaccine Planning

December 9, 2020|Covid-19, COVID-19 Vaccine, Media Releases|

For immediate release December 9, 2020 Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is issuing this Read More...

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