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SPECIAL REPORT: interview with Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller

Today (Tuesday), Vista Radio conducted an interview with Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller

We touched on a number of topics including:

  • Ottawa’s plan to protect Indigenous communities from COVID-19 during the fall/winter months
  • Additional dollars to assist first nation elementary and secondary supporting a safe return to class
  • A 305-million dollar investment to support Indigenous communities impacted by the pandemic and what it can be used for
  • What additional barriers do Indigenous people face when it comes to their mental health
  • The large volume of illicit drug deaths still taking place across Canada
  • Recent reconciliation agreements with the Lake Babine Nation and Wet’suwet’ en

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