Upcoming First-Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

The Nawash Health Centre is holding a first-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, May 15, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, by appointment ONLY. This clinic is open to all members of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Saugeen First Nation or other First Nations persons in the Grey Bruce area, 16 years or older. Call the Nawash Health Centre at 519-534-0373 to make your vaccination appointment, or register online.

Priority Group: All members of Chippewas of Nawash, Saugeen First Nation or other First Nations persons in the Grey Bruce area, 16 years or older
Dose: This is a first dose clinic, but we will have a limited number of second doses for persons who have not yet received their second shots.
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, Neyaashiinigmiing
Register: Please call the Nawash Health Centre at 519-534-0373, or register online

The COVID-19 pandemic is emotionally challenging for everybody. It’s been a difficult year, separated from our extended families and friends, the activities that bring us joy and relaxation, and even unable to meet with co-workers. Happily, approved and safe COVID-19 vaccines are finally offering a way out of this worldwide crisis. Widespread vaccination is our eventual path back to normalcy and control over our own lives. A vaccine isn’t just a shot in the arm – it’s a little dose of hope.

The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice, one with potential implications for the health and safety of people around you as well. We will continue to share vaccine information and make vaccinations available to members who want them. We encourage everybody who is eligible for, and can tolerate the vaccine, to be vaccinated at the earliest opportunity.

If you have not been vaccinated yet, we look forward to seeing you at a vaccination clinic soon! Whether vaccinated or not, all community members are asked to continue to observe pandemic protocols to help keep the community safe.

  • Wear a mask outside your home.
  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Watch your distance and stay 2 meters away from people you don’t live with.

With Spring Comes Spring Cleaning!

Social Services and the Health Centre have pooled resources to provide each household with a basket of sanitation products.  Each basket will contain useful supplies like a mop and bucket, paper towels, sanitation wipes, tea towels, dish clothes and much more.  These baskets will be available for pick-up at designated times, depending on where you live in the community.

All baskets can be picked up at the Maadookii Seniors Centre, on Tuesday March 30, 2021.

Pick up between 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM if you live on any of the following roads:

Neyaushiing Road, Farm Rd, Lighthouse Rd., Chicks & Sylvia’s Rds, School Rd, Point Road, Harbour Rd, Buns Rd, Community Centre Road, Wilmer’s Road, Pit Road, Prairie Road, Dock Rd., Johnston’s Rd, Sydney Bay Rd, Park Road.

Pick up between 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM if you live on any of the following roads:

Lakeshore Blvd, Firehall Rd, Port Elgin Road, Sandy Beach Rd, Maadookii Subdivision, Maadookii Crescent, Boundary Road, Creek Rd, 401Rd, Kaikaiknong Subdivision.

To help us keep this large distribution of materials as efficient as possible, please pick up your basket within the designated time periods.  Chi-Miigwetch!!!!

If you are unable to pick-up due to transportation or mobility barriers, please call Social Services at 519-534-3753 to arrange a drop-off.

When picking up your basket, be aware that all COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in effect. Please wear your facemask and maintain physical distancing of at least two metres from other persons.

Happy Spring Everyone!!!

Naloxone Information – Be Prepared

Dangerous opioid use is an ongoing challenge in our community, as in so many others.  We are always concerned about the health and wellness of our members and want to help.
The Nawash Health Centre would like to share information about to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. You can also watch this video tutorial on how to use naloxone.
Please remember to always call 9-1-1 immediately in any medical emergency.  Please contact the Health Centre at 519-534-0373 for more information, training and supplies.

University Researchers Want Your Help

Researchers from Wilfred Laurier University’s (WLU) Department of Health Sciences are preparing a catalogue of health programs available to Chippewas of Nawash residents and are looking for your help.

In order to complete a full catalogue of services and help us assess which programs are most used and useful to residents, the WLU team will be conducting telephone interviews of community residents. The project will map all of the health and wellness programs and services available to community members in Neyaashiinigmiing.

We are looking for community residents who would like to participate in the project with a 30 minute telephone interview. Interviews will be confidential and answers to interview questions will be anonymous. Interviewees will also receive a $25 gift card in appreciation of their participation.

If you have 30 minutes to help us improve our health services, contact Michael Johnston, CNUFN Communications Manager, at communications@nawash.ca.

Vaccination Clinic Open to All Members in the Grey Bruce Area

The Nawash Health Centre is holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, March 17, from 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM at the Kikendaasogamig Elementary School, by appointment ONLY. This clinic is open to all Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Members in the Grey Bruce area, who are 16 years or older. Please call the Nawash Health Centre as soon as possible to make your vaccination appointment: 519-534-0373.

Priority Group: Members in the Grey Bruce area, who are 16 years or older, and who have not received a first dose
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Kikendaasogamig Elementary School gymnasium
Register: 519-534-0373

Our community COVID-19 vaccination is proceeding well. Our goal is to fully vaccinate 75%-80% of the adults in Neyaashiinigmiing, to achieve herd immunity. We are well on our way towards that goal. In the coming weeks, residents who have already received a first dose will begin receiving their second and final dose of the Pfizer vaccine, with the full measure of immunity developing about 10-14 days later. We still have many people left to vaccinate, however.

All of the Council and most of our staff have now received at least a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Our vaccine program is of critical importance because it is our only practical way out of the pandemic. Suggestions that we allow the virus to sweep through the community to build immunity are simply not acceptable. COVID-19 is a serious and often fatal illness. We must be vaccinated, and as quickly as possible.

It is also a poor idea to delay being vaccinated on the theory that if our neighbours take the vaccine then we don’t have to. An unvaccinated person is still at risk of catching and transmitting the virus to every unvaccinated person around them, including their family members, friends, children, and those who are immuno-compromised. For the sake of all our relations, please get your vaccination as soon as possible.

We look forward to seeing you at a vaccination clinic soon! Whether vaccinated or not, all community members are asked to continue to observe pandemic protocols until further notice.

  • Wear a mask outside your home.
  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Watch your distance and stay 2 meters away from people you don’t live with.

Nawash Health Centre Adds New Fleet Vehicle

The Nawash Health Centre has added a new vehicle to their fleet servicing Neyaashiinigmiing. The new Community Outreach Mobile Unit will be ably piloted by Suzy Jones, the Harm Reduction & Outreach Worker.
Keep an eye out for the Community Outreach Mobile Unit in the community, as they visit various programs and locations with their pop-up service. We encourage you to stop and visit a pop-up station, or even wave them down if you see them on the road.
You can also text or call 519-375-6896 for Harm Reduction, Sexual Health, or Mental Health Supplies, Services, and Education!

Employment Opportunity – Health Services Manager

The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation is seeking a qualified Health Services Manager to assume leadership of the Nawash Health Centre. Reporting to the First Nation Administrator, the Health Manager provides leadership to the Health Programs and staff to meet, improve and expand on services for individuals, families and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation community as a whole.

Learn more about this opportunity and others on the Employment page.