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Welcome to this new web page. It highlights COVID-19 resources for First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members. Some are translations of resources developed by Ottawa Public Health (OPH). Others come from the websites of local, provincial and national Indigenous organizations. Several are available in various Indigenous languages. These resources add to information on the OPH COVID-19 website.
OPH recognizes the impact and legacy of colonization and ongoing systemic racism on the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, aspires to be a culturally humble and safe organization, and is strongly committed to public health actions that promote reconciliation and health equity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Ottawa.
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Assessment Centres |
Akausivik Inuit Family Health TeamFor Inuit wishing to access COVID-19 assessment and testing, please contact Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team for an appointment. Services offered in Inuktitut and English. Open 9:30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday 613-740-0999 For other testing centres in Ottawa and to book appointment:Please visit our COVID-19 Testing Information web-page. |
General COVID-19 Information |
Fact Sheets
Videos
Websites (General COVID-19 information and resources) |
Food, Grocery Shopping and Cooking |
Resources
Infographics
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Mental Health Supports and Resources |
Mental Health SupportsAkausivik Inuit Family Health Team
Distress Centre Ottawa and Region 24/7 (English)
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 24/7 (Services & resources available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut)
Mental Health Crisis Line (24 hours a day/7 days a week)
Native Women's Association of Canada
Talk4Healing - For Indigenous women
Mental Health Resources
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Parenting and Pregnancy Resources |
Resources
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Hand Washing |
Fact Sheets
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Masks |
If you or your family are in need of a cloth mask and you cannot afford one, the City’s Human Needs Task Force can help! If you live in Ottawa call 3-1-1 or email the HNTF@ottawa.ca to find out how to get one. Resources and Fact Sheets
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Physical Distancing |
Posters
Videos
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Self-Isolation |
Please see Self-Isolation Instructions for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) web-page by Ottawa Public Health for information. Resources
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West Nile and Lyme Disease |
For information about West Nile Virus: For information about Lyme Disease: |
Workplace and Business Resources |
Resources
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COVID-19 Update
Contact Information
Ottawa Public Health COVID-19 telephone line
- Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Weekends, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Translation is available in multiple languages
- Telephone: 613-580-6744 follow the prompts to the COVID-19 telephone line
- TTY: 613-580-9656
Emergency Services
- If you are in distress (e.g., significant trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, or have a significant worsening of any chronic disease symptoms), do not go to the Assessment Centre or a COVID-19 Care clinic. Go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 9-1-1.
See someone not respecting COVID-19 rules?
- Learn more about COVID-19 rules.
- Telephone: 3-1-1
How to access help during COVID-19
- 211 Ontario can help you find financial and social support during COVID-19
- Telephone: 2-1-1
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