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Métis Nation – Saskatchewan COVID-19 Supports
March 30, 2020 - Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN–S) has announced emergency COVID-19 supports for families in the area of childcare, personal protective equipment, regional capacity and Métis households in financial distress. This is as part of a broader relief effort...
Saskatchewan Government clarifies restrictions for businesses, limits gatherings
March 25, 2020 – The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a further limit to the size of public and private gatherings to 10 in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.It’s also providing clarity to what are deemed to be allowable business services.All changes...
Canada announces Emergency Response Benefits
March 25, 2020 - The Federal Government has officially announced the new, streamlined Emergency Response Benefits package for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Under the new program, Canadians displaced by the virus, whether through illness, employment or...
Strategies to help Saskatchewan Métis businesses weather the COVID-19 storm
March 23, 2020 - Together with its partners, the Northern Research Group and Saskatchewan Métis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO), Métis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) is providing 10 strategies to help Métis businesses make it through this economic, COVID-19...
Government of Saskatchewan announces Business Response Team
March 23, 2020 - The Government of Saskatchewan announced a Business Response Team today, to help address the economic challenges being faced in the wake of COVID-19. The Ministry of Trade & Export Development will take the lead to identify what supports are...
March 20, 2020 – Government of Saskatchewan announces strict COVID-19 rules
March 20, 2020 - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is getting tough with foreign travellers returning home and refusing to self-isolate. This afternoon, the Premier told those individuals they will be punished to the full extent of the laws under the Emergency Measures...
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan COVID-19 Resource List
In this section you will find a variety of resources to help you and your family navigate the challenges presented by the spread of COVID-19. Check back regularly for new information.Note: All content and links provided on this page are for informational purposes...
March 18, 2020 – Government of Saskatchewan Declares State of Emergency
March 18, 2020 - The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency in the face of more COVID-19 cases in the province. As a result, Premier Scott Moe has prohibited public gatherings of more than 50 people and limited restaurants and bars to half the...
March 18, 2020 – Government of Canada update on COVID-19
The Government of Canada today, March 18th, 2020, announced an $82 billion-dollar economic aid package to help Canadians and businesses cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. $27-billion-dollars is earmarked for direct supports and $55 billion is for business liquidity to...
March 17th, 2020 – Métis Nation – Saskatchewan update on COVID-19
The MN-S wishes to thank everyone on the front lines of the COVID-19 situation, from the health care workers and emergency response teams, to those who are keeping our grocery stores and pharmacies running. We would once again emphasize the necessity of practicing...