Feature Story: Community network shines in crisis bringing help and hope to isolated Elders

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2020-06-05
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University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina
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University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina
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Strength, resilience, adaptability, and compassion - these are the building blocks of the Regina COVID-19 Volunteer Community Response Team, a community support network initiated by Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose, Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Counselling at the University of Regina.

Since a state of emergency was announced by the Government of Saskatchewan in March 2020, the Regina COVID Response team of five core members and numerous volunteers has been working day and night to support Elders and other vulnerable Indigenous people in Regina, who do not have a network of family or caregivers.

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COVID-19, First Nations, Métis
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