COVID-19 Information
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This page contains information about support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click on the links for more information or contact us by email at office@nimetis.com.
MNBC COVID-19 response - The website is updated daily and contains information about health and financial supports. COVID-19 Community Resources – Campbell River - This was put together by the Coalition to End Homelessness for Campbell River & District. It details open washrooms, food bank info, etc. |
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What are the signs of COVID-19? How will I know if I have symptoms?
Fact sheet
Self-assessment tool
Call 811 for health info and questions
Fact sheet
Self-assessment tool
Call 811 for health info and questions
Are there financial supports during this time?
Make sure your email and phone number with NIMA are up-to-date to ensure you receive the supports NIMA has available.
Emergency Rent Supplement Program - This program offers rental relief payments of $250 per month for up to three months (May, June, and July 2020) to Métis Nation renters who are directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You must be an MNBC citizen to apply. The program will be administered until funds are no longer available on a first come, first served basis. For quick information, MNBC has created a FAQ document. This can be added on top of the BC Housing COVID assistance supplement of $250.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit - If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. The CERB provides $500 a week for up to 16 weeks.
If you do not have access to the internet or using the internet is difficult for you, a Service Canada Outreach Support Centre can be accessed by calling (1-877-631-2657). Outreach workers are available to assist from 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
BC Emergency Benefits for Workers - a tax-free, one time $1,000 payment for B.C. residents whose ability to work has been affected due to COVID-19.
Employment and Social Development Canada - More info about supports offered by the Government of Canada.
Métis Financial Corporation BC is offering a BC Métis COVID-19 Business Support Program. Loans will be interest free and available for up to $40,000. For an application form, please call their office toll free at 1 833-399-3926 or email admin@mfcbc.ca. Loan are up to $40,000 per business and funding will be comprised of a 25% contribution plus a 75% repayable loan. Loans will be payment-free and interest-free for the entire first year and loans will remain interest-free for the entirety of the program. Businesses have until 2025 to repay loan and there are no payroll requirements with this program.
Make sure your email and phone number with NIMA are up-to-date to ensure you receive the supports NIMA has available.
Emergency Rent Supplement Program - This program offers rental relief payments of $250 per month for up to three months (May, June, and July 2020) to Métis Nation renters who are directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You must be an MNBC citizen to apply. The program will be administered until funds are no longer available on a first come, first served basis. For quick information, MNBC has created a FAQ document. This can be added on top of the BC Housing COVID assistance supplement of $250.
Canada Emergency Response Benefit - If you have stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. The CERB provides $500 a week for up to 16 weeks.
If you do not have access to the internet or using the internet is difficult for you, a Service Canada Outreach Support Centre can be accessed by calling (1-877-631-2657). Outreach workers are available to assist from 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
BC Emergency Benefits for Workers - a tax-free, one time $1,000 payment for B.C. residents whose ability to work has been affected due to COVID-19.
Employment and Social Development Canada - More info about supports offered by the Government of Canada.
Métis Financial Corporation BC is offering a BC Métis COVID-19 Business Support Program. Loans will be interest free and available for up to $40,000. For an application form, please call their office toll free at 1 833-399-3926 or email admin@mfcbc.ca. Loan are up to $40,000 per business and funding will be comprised of a 25% contribution plus a 75% repayable loan. Loans will be payment-free and interest-free for the entire first year and loans will remain interest-free for the entirety of the program. Businesses have until 2025 to repay loan and there are no payroll requirements with this program.
Childcare and Education
School District 72 has sent out more information about phasing students and staff back into schools. Please read this letter from Superintendent Jeremy Morrow for details.
Education Support for Families Grant - $500 to Métis families with school age children to support the costs associated with online learning which may include, but is not limited to, the purchase of a computer or tablet, covering home internet bills, or the purchase any other school supplies to be able to continue their education during this time while schools are shut down. You must be an MNBC citizen to apply. The program will be administered until funds are no longer available on a first come, first served basis. MNBC has created a FAQ document about this grant.
Irving K. Barber Scholarship deadlines have been extended to May 29, 2020.
The MNBC Imagination Library is a literacy program that focuses on Métis children 5 years of age and younger. Each child receives their own age-appropriate book each month. If you would like to register your children to receive books from the Imagination Library please complete the application form.
List of downloadable Métis educational resources. This is everything from coloring pages to videos to history websites.
School District 72 has sent out more information about phasing students and staff back into schools. Please read this letter from Superintendent Jeremy Morrow for details.
Education Support for Families Grant - $500 to Métis families with school age children to support the costs associated with online learning which may include, but is not limited to, the purchase of a computer or tablet, covering home internet bills, or the purchase any other school supplies to be able to continue their education during this time while schools are shut down. You must be an MNBC citizen to apply. The program will be administered until funds are no longer available on a first come, first served basis. MNBC has created a FAQ document about this grant.
Irving K. Barber Scholarship deadlines have been extended to May 29, 2020.
The MNBC Imagination Library is a literacy program that focuses on Métis children 5 years of age and younger. Each child receives their own age-appropriate book each month. If you would like to register your children to receive books from the Imagination Library please complete the application form.
List of downloadable Métis educational resources. This is everything from coloring pages to videos to history websites.