OTTAWA ABORIGINAL COALITION
Glimmers of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic
Our Collective Story
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the strength and importance of our relationships – to self, family, community and mother earth in a time of crisis. In times of fear and uncertainty, we banded together to protect and support one another. COVID-19 offered important opportunities of reflection and innovation in our circle. The strength, resilience and hopefulness in our community continues to be the foundation to our collective story.
Wabano Vaccine Clinics - February 15, 2021 to December 1, 2021
Vanier Richelieu
1000
212
132
344
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health
1,049
119
365
1,533
TOTALS
12,410
212
11,742
497
24,861
In 2021 Wabano did a number of clinics across Ottawa including two pop-up clinics at the main office of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) on April 15th and 17th. We thank Wabano for their commitment to Indigenous community health. The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition would also like to acknowledge the Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team for the close to 10,000 vaccines that they did for the Indigenous community.
Glimmers of Hope
We received photos from our member organizations and gathered community members responses from the OAC COVID-19 Research Survey as a reminder of the strength and resiliency that is rooted in our community.
Community Members Responses
OAC COVID-19 Research Survey
Photos from OAC Member Organizations
COVID-19 Keeping Your Spirits Up Contest
The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition hosted a social media campaign in 2020 asking community members "How do you keep your spirits up during COVID-19? ". Submissions could be through music, video, art, poetry or a picture along with a written piece. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Each photo links to a community members submission, click to learn more