Coronavirus Updates

Tuesday – Friday Trip #1 Drop off Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM Location: Old Liquor Store – 58 Cree Road Departure from Thompson: 12:00 PM Arrival in NCN: 1:00 PM [More...]

Due to the spike in Covid-19 cases surrounding NCN, the Thompson Distribution Center will be opened to provide delivery services to NCN Residents on January 10 – 15, 2022. The [More...]

Important Message to Parents/Guardians & NNCEA Staff from NNCEA Director of Education, Sunday, Jan. 9th, 2022 Due to dangerously high covid rates and transmission at NCN, a lockdown will be [More...]

Important Message to All NNCEA Parents/Caregivers & NCN Community from NNCEA Director of Education, Wednesday, January 5th, 2022   Tanisi! Happy New Year all!  Unfortunately, the winter season & Covid [More...]

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID), requests your help [More...]

June 16, 2021 1 pm - 5 pm June 17-18, 2021 10 am - 5 pm Location: Norman Linklater Memorial Multiplex Vaccine: Moderna For NCN members 18 and older. For [More...]

ATTENTION NCN Parents and Youth 12-17 Years of Age Date: June 9, 10 & 11, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Norman Linklater Memorial Multiplex Vaccine: Pfizer [More...]

Those Who Received a First Dose at Least 21 or 28 Days Ago Will Be Eligible to Make Appointments May 24. Indigenous people in Manitoba will be eligible to book [More...]

It is up to all of us to keep our children safe and prevent the spread. Teach them about safety and be a good example. Our children are vulnerable until [More...]

Due to the high increase of Covid cases in NCN that has resulted in the Three Rivers Store closing to the public, the following shopping options are available: THOMPSON DISTRIBUTION [More...]

Public Service Announcement TO: NCN Citizens – On Reserve FROM: Chief And Council, Pandemic Response Team SUBJECT: After Hour Emergency Transportation ----------------------------------------------------------------- Due to the spike in Covid-19 cases and [More...]

May 11-14, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Location: Norman Linklater Memorial Multiplex For NCN members 18 and older For those still interested in getting their 1st dose of the Moderna [More...]

• Due to the current lock down in NCN, the NCN Distribution Centre is open to accept parcels to be delivered from Thompson to NCN - phone number: 204-307-0080 - [More...]

NNCEA COVID-19 Protocols The below levels of how NNCEA implements education in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation will be followed. The level that is implemented will be determined by school [More...]

COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team Daily Bulletin This summary report is intended to provide daily high-level analysis of COVID-19 testing and disease in First Nations people living in [More...]

April 16, 2021 Tansi! Variants of Concern Now in Northern Manitoba • The UK variant has been identified in Thompson – anyone who was at the Walmart on April 6th [More...]

The people that received the Moderna vaccine on the following dates March 24, 25 & 26, are eligible to get the second dose of the Moderna vaccine next week starting [More...]

April 9, 2021 Kevin Bighetty - Portable Air Conditioner Albert Issac Brown - Keurig Slim & McDonalds Coffee K-Pods April 10, 2021 Yolanda Dumas Hartie - Portable Air Conditioner Leah [More...]

Vaccination Update! Another 122 people were vaccinated over the weekend including some of our citizens living in Thompson for a total of 1174 people vaccinated (some have had two doses). [More...]

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is available for all Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) members living in Thompson. The NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre’s (FCWC) Public Health Department will be administering [More...]

Walk-Ins are Preferred! Location: NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre – Open Area Friday, April 9 – 1:00-4:00 pm Saturday, April 10 – 1:00-4:00 pm Sunday, April 11 – 1:00-4:00 [More...]

Tansi! This is an update about the current ACTIVE CASE in our community. There are 77 people in 14 houses who are in isolation – 32 people are direct contacts [More...]

There will be a meet and greet with the Canadian Armed Forces TODAY! Where: Norman Linklater Memorial Multiplex parking lot When: TODAY! April 1, 2021 starting at 1:00 pm. You [More...]

March 27, 2021 NCN LET’S GET VACCINATED This is an important reminder that the COVID-19 vaccination clinics will continue daily starting Monday, March 29th to Thursday, April 1st from 10:00 [More...]

Chief and Council and NCN staff lead the way in keeping Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation safe by rolling up their sleeves and getting the Covid-19 vaccination. All NCN Citizens are urged [More...]

March 25, 2021 Good evening NCN, The vaccine is our ticket out of this pandemic. We will be able to have more freedom once we reach “herd immunity”. This means [More...]

Don't Miss Your Shot! Former NCN Chief and respected Elder Rodney Spence Sr. encourages all Citizens to get the Covid-19 vaccine. It’s safe, easy and free to get the shot [More...]

Plans are underway for an “In Community” mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the end of March. Get your consent forms in NOW to pre-register. You must be 18 years of [More...]

Register to get the shot... Adults 18+ Pre-register to avoid the line-ups If you are a NCN ON-RESERVE CITIZEN over the age of 18, teacher, RCMP, nurse, or front-line essential [More...]

NCN CITIZENS: Wearing is Caring! Support the Health of your Community! Please remember to wear a mask when travelling to Thompson. You must wear a face covering in any public [More...]

ATTENTION: NCN Citizens who have received their first dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine, Due to vaccine shortages the second dose has been DELAYED. PLEASE REMEMBER: It is still very important [More...]

TO: NCN CITIZENS AND COMMUTERS FROM: CHIEF AND COUNCIL, PANDEMIC RESPONSE TEAM Due to the spike in Covid-19 cases surrounding NCN, the following changes to Check Stop Deliveries and Commuting [More...]

Please Note: All customers who order groceries from Thompson Family Foods must arrange their own delivery and payment of their orders. Thank you.

Starting Monday January 18, 2021 both OK and NNOC Schools will continue with in classroom instruction. The following schedule will be followed until further notice. Please note in the event [More...]

SECOND ROUND of OFF-RESERVE PANDEMIC SUPPORT for NISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION APPLICATION EXTENSION: JANUARY 21, 2021 If you are a citizen of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, live off-reserve, and are in significant [More...]

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine first dose series will begin: January 11th to February 5th, 2020. Followed by the second dose: 4 weeks later (28 days) It is extremely important that you [More...]

Just one careless person can spread the COVID-19 virus quickly. Mistakes can be deadly to hundreds! We have seen how the virus can quickly spread from the actions of just [More...]

Drivers: Malcolm Hunter 204-939-4042, John Paul Primrose-Mervin Bonner 204-670-4895 Drivers for Elders and Individuals with Disabilities: Eddy & Melfina Primrose 204-679-4248 For all other inquiries call the Command Centre at [More...]

Tansi! Chief and Council approved an additional OIC late last night to try to make it easier to get critical supplies and mail to you.  This should ease congestion at [More...]

Order Last Minute Gifts for NCN On-Reserve Members! NEED A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT DELIVERED TO NELSON HOUSE BEFORE CHRISTMAS? Get your order in by Monday, December 21 at noon and [More...]

NCN Holiday Delivery Schedule: December 18th OR Saturday December 19th from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm – alcohol and/or cannabis within the legal limits allowed by permit under the Community [More...]

NISICHAWAYASHIK ADDICTIONS AWARENESS WEEK “CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME” SUNDAY November 29 to SATURDAY December 5, 2020 WHEREAS: Recent studies have indicated that persons with addictions are more susceptible to COVID-19 [More...]

Updated public health orders come into effect on November 20, 2020, to further limit retail operations to help halt the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect Manitobans. A retail [More...]

As of Thursday, Nov. 12th the province of Manitoba has moved to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System. The following measures are currently in place: [More...]

Due to recent Covid-19 Pandemic measures and the restrictions on large gatherings, NCN Chief and Council have announced that the ceremonies to recognize Aboriginal Veterans Day and Remembrance Day have [More...]

We are prepared: This is what will happen in the event of COVID-19 entering the NCN community: The Chief will be contacted and notified of a positive case(s), due to [More...]

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Emergency Management Operations (EMO) is seeking volunteers to assist with Covid-19 pandemic requirements and lockdown procedures. There are a variety of tasks requiring volunteers including security, highway [More...]

Respect all staff and checkstop rules. Adhere to delivery days on Monday/Wednesday/ Friday between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Coordinate your drop off & pickup times with the driver coming [More...]

You Cannot Test Out of Quarantine Even with a negative test result, you must monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms and self-quarantine for 14 days after you were exposed to a [More...]

Attention NCN Citizens: The Justice and Public Health Department has declared that because of the recent Code Orange announcement for Northern Manitoba due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Court sitting has [More...]

As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our community members, the NCN Checkstop will be conducting Covid-19 symptom screening for all drivers and passengers entering the community. We [More...]

START TIMES FOR NCN SCHOOLS Starting Monday September 14, 2020 students will attend school Monday through Friday. OK School OK School Start Time: 8:30am OK School Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm Ok School [More...]

Public health officials advise the current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 1.8 per cent and 13 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. [More...]

ATTENTION NCN Citizens: Effective immediately, MASKS are to be worn by NCN employees and visitors in all NCN businesses, entities, and public vehicles. Wearing a mask protects your loved ones, [More...]

Tansi! It has recently come to the attention of Chief and Council that some Citizens are unsure if a lockdown will be in effect for the August 2020 long weekend. [More...]

As of July 7, 2020 Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief and Council, NCN Justice and NCN Band Constables have announced the NCN CURFEW hours have been extended. The curfew is in [More...]

NCN WOMEN’S SHELTER PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT The NCN Women’s Shelter remains open for Admission, during the pandemic. The Emergency Crisis and Shelter Program is available for NCN Women and Children [More...]

Tansi! I hope everyone is enjoying a bit more freedom to move around now that the total lockdown has been lifted for now.  But I also want to remind everyone [More...]

TO: NCN CITIZENS FROM: Lianna F. Anderson, Executive Director of Operations With respect to the current guidelines on treaty payments in 2020 - presently all large public gatherings (including treaty [More...]

Due to COVID-19, the closure of our schools, and the need for online learning we have purchased 500 Chromebooks (laptops), which can be purchased for your student’s use. The revenue [More...]

Chief and Council, in consultation with NCN’s Health Director have decided to authorize NCN Citizens/residents to leave the community to go camping within NCN’s RMA as long as no-one goes [More...]

Wear it! Bag it! Trash it! DON’T JUST DROP IT! There are health risks in NCN when Citizens throw PPE’s on the ground, or in public spaces. Even at home [More...]

Tansi! I realize that it has been stressful times for all us during these uncertain times. We hope that a vaccine will be developed soon so we can carry on [More...]

ATTENTION NISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION MEMBERS RESIDING OFF RESERVE It has just been over a month since the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) declared a State of Emergency to prevent the spread [More...]

RE: NCN COVID-19 ASSISTANCE DATE: April 23, 2020 Dear NCN Citizens, Tansi! On behalf of my council, I want to acknowledge everyone for their patience and cooperation during this time. [More...]

Please note that effective immediately NO FAST FOODS (pizza, chicken, McDonald’s etc.) delivered from Thompson or elsewhere will not be allowed through the check-stop. The need to search such foods [More...]

ATTENTION NCN CITIZENS: IN THE MATTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY NCN PUBLIC WORKS ASKS CITIZENS TO PREVENT SEWAGE BLOCKAGES It has come to our attention that people are flushing [More...]

Need Help With Anxiety? If you are 16 or older, you can access a free and confidential digital mental health therapy program to help address anxiety symptoms brought on by [More...]

ATTENTION NISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION CUSTOMERS: Meta Cannabis is offering FREE DELIVERY direct to NCN during the Covid-19 lockdown. Here’s how it works: Click in to http://www.metacannabis.com/menu Enter DOB and Province [More...]

A MESSAGE FROM NCN CHIEF AND COUNCIL Please be advised income assistance will be issued on Thursday, April 9, 2020 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Gilbert McDonald arena. NCN [More...]

NCN EMPLOYEES, CONTRACT WORKERS, SELF-EMPLOYED Government of Canada Covid-19 Benefits (Current as of April 6, 2020) Please read the attached PDF for more information on who can apply, what the [More...]

To All NCN Parents/Caregivers On March 31st, 2020, the Minister of Education for Manitoba, Kelvin Goertzen, issued a letter as recommended by the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer that has [More...]

Message to All NNCEA Parents/Caregivers & NCN Community from NNCEA Director of Education, Friday, April 4th, 2020 Tanisi! We do hope that all our children, students, parents, Elders, staff & [More...]

Don’t sluff-off the Covid-19 lockdown and ‘STAY-HOME’ rules. It puts everyone in jeopardy. THIS IS CRITICAL! Stop the spread before people in our community start dying because YOU refused to [More...]

To All Community Members Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in short supply because of the global outbreak of COVID-19 also known as Coronavirus. Personal Protective Equipment includes things like medical [More...]

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Probation Services Notice: Nelson House Probation office is closed starting March 30, 2020, due to the Covid-19 situation. All probation client’s in Nelson House will be 'phone [More...]

NOTICE TO NCN CITIZENS All non-essential medical appointments have now been cancelled and may be rescheduled to occur through telehealth if possible. This possibility will be reviewed and planned on [More...]

Public Service Announcement Income Assistance Issuance March 30th to April 3rd, 2020 DATE: 27TH MARCH 2020 TO: NCN CITIZENS FROM: CHIEF AND COUNCIL SUBJECT: INCOME ASSISTANCE ISSUANCE FROM 30TH MARCH [More...]

ATTENTION NCN CITIZENS NCN Chief and Council and the Family and Community Wellness Centre nursing staff have made two dedicated lines available for COVID-19 education or questions. COVID-19 related questions [More...]

At a Special Council Meeting held on March 19, 2020, Council passed a motion that effective March 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.  the transportation of alcohol onto NCN Lands is [More...]

Please note the following updates from the meetings and work that has been taking at the Public Health department. Teleconferences: Dr. Lavallee at the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) has recommended [More...]

The recent outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought uncertainty and disruptions to our normal routines. We are asking for your understanding and cooperation during this trying time. Chief [More...]

Memorandum from Chief & Council Further to the attached Memo from Chief Moody, it has come to Chief and Council’s attention that some people are entering our community who have [More...]

Please be advised that Chief and Council in conjunction with Education Authority have booked four (4) buses to take community members from Nelson House to Thompson – Return for Friday, [More...]

Please be advised in response to Covid-19, the Nelson House RCMP detachment is taking measures to limit person-to-person contact. Therefore, the RCMP office is closed to the public and the [More...]

TO:                 All NCN Employees, NCN Organizations, Council Members and NCN Citizens and Residents FROM:           Chief Marcel Moody SUBJECT:    COVID-19 Isolation Upon Return From Travel Government of Canada COVID-19 Update [More...]