by cfigu | May 22, 2020 | Indigenous Health
This update provides context for understanding that Indigenous peoples are already highly marginalized and that Covid 19 will hit them harder, notably through: economic hardship, difficulty in distancing or self-isolation due to crowded and inadequate housing, access... 
by cfigu | May 22, 2020 | Health Equity, Indigenous Health
This document provides highlights from a webinar hosted by Idle no More and Indigenous Climate Action, featuring Indigenous health professionals and leaders. It is intended to inform Indigenous health planners who are preparing to address Covid-19. The speakers... 
by cfigu | May 22, 2020 | Featured Food, Food Security, Indigenous Health
Food insecurity and housing issues are not new issues in Indigenous communities. In fact, they have experienced these issues at higher rates than the average non-Indigenous Canadian. Indigenous people have experienced these challenges as a direct result of... 
by cfigu | May 22, 2020 | Food Security, Food Systems, Urban Population
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations created this fact sheet to create information on COVID-19 impacts on food systems. In addition, this fact sheet provides examples of other urban initiatives tackling the effects of COVID-19. Finally, being... 
by cfigu | May 22, 2020 | Food Security, Vulnerable Populations
The Resilience.org is a program from the Post Carbon Institute to support health policy makers and government in determining solutions for the world’s challenges. This article focuses on food systems outcomes and food policy issues. The Resilience.org explains... 
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