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The pandemic taught Alaskans how much we miss Canada Author: Tom Morphet Published 2 hours ago
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Print article Traveling to the Lower 48 is a small consolation when we can’t get into Canada. That’s been a lesson of COVID-19. Since restrictions between our nations were imposed 14 months ago, we’ve missed Canada, probably more than it has missed us. At least here on the border, the bond between Alaskans and Yukoners is deep and enduring. Canada is family. That’s made plain by the fact that the national boundary literally separates members of our Indigenous families, proof that the line between us is recent and political, not organic or historic.
Haines Junction hits 81% vaccination rate, highest in Yukon
Haines Junction, Yukon, already boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the territory now it can also boast its impressive COVID-19 vaccination rate. The territorial government released vaccination stats for communities this week.
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Posted: May 13, 2021 12:42 PM CT | Last Updated: May 13
One of Yukon s mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams received a warm welcome from local residents in Haines Junction in February. As of May 1, the community had the highest rate of vaccine uptake in the territory.(Michael Schmidt)
Haines Junction, Yukon, already boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the territory now it can also boast its impressive COVID-19 vaccination rate.
The people of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) and the Village of Haines Junction have taken a major step to protect the health and safety of community members and fight COVID-19.
The vaccination rate for residents of Dakwäkäda/Haines Junction and the CAFN traditional territory is currently the highest in the Yukon, with 88 per cent of eligible residents who have received their first dose, and 81 per cent who also have their second dose, the CAFN said Monday.
“The health and safety of our community continues to be our highest priority, and we know that the more people who choose to get the vaccine, the better we protect ourselves and our loved ones, and help bring an end to the pandemic,” said Mayor Thomas Eckervogt.