b'COVID-19Collective First Nations Response to COVID-19In terms of a strategic First Nations pandemic response, First Nations possess the authority to shut down or control entrance to their communities. This is a unique attribute of First Nations governance imbued through the pre-existing authority of their governance structure, and this gave First Nations the advantage of slowing the spread of COVID-19 to theircommunities. Treaty-Based Response to the COVID-19 PandemicThe FSIN views and interprets Canadas support of First Nations communities as a reflection of the Treaty-based obligation of the federal government in the right of the Crown toward First Nations during the difficult times of pestilence. In respect of the numbered Treaties, under the Pestilence and Famine Clause, and the Medicine Chest Clauses, the formal support of Canada was required. The historic basis for the support provided to First Nations is aREGISTER TODAY!hallmark of the permanent relationship between Canada and First Nations.Continuing Federal Support During the PandemicThe FSIN is happy to report that Canada was quick to respond and offer assistance for First Nations in Saskatchewan. The FSIN set up comprehensive outreach and communication within the Emergency Management department with focused messaging to the 74 memberFirst Nations within theirgovernance structure. Disadvantage of First Nations During the PandemicFirst Nations have been historically disadvantaged, with chronic underfunding in all areas of socialThe Clean Energy Forumspending, likely for the entire existenceJune 13 and 14th, 2022of Canada. This chronic underfunding of social needs has created a dire situation where all First Nations areFor more information vulnerable during emergency eventscontact Rebecca at and disruptions. First Nations lack trust in the government to due historicalTo register visit: www.fnpa.ca/events ragecoutay@fnpa.ca wrongs, i.e. medical experiments,or 1-855-359-3672forced sterilization, Residential Schools, 60s Scoop, etc. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations17'