Initiatives Being Implemented to Help Labrador Inuit Cope With Impacts of COVID-19 (Audio)

The Nunatsiavut Government today announced a number of initiatives aimed at assisting Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement deal with impacts associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

The initiatives include providing support to food banks and community freezers (including those operated by the Sivunivut Inuit Community Corporation in North West River and the NunaKatiget Inuit Community Corporation in Happy Valley-Goose Bay/Mud Lake), and cleaning supplies and activity and games packages for children and families.

Funding is also being set aside for mental health initiatives, harvesting and home-heating programs.

Click here to hear President Lampe tell you more on these initiatives.