Manitoba’s First Nations communities will be receiving a $61.4 million boost to help battle COVID-19.
$38 million will go towards helping communities with their pandemic plans, and $3 million will be directed to hiring extra staff at personal care homes.
Another $8 million will be set aside for on-reserve security, food, and supplies.
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says communities struggling the most will receive immediate help, while others will get funds for preventative measures.
