THUNDER BAY - Indigenous people living in the city of Thunder Bay who were born in 1981 or earlier can now book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, along with non-Indigenous partners who reside in the same household.
Anishnawbe Mushkiki announced on Monday that in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Nokiiwin Tribal Council, and the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council will be hosting a mass vaccination clinic for urban Indigenous people living in the city.
“Effective immediately, Indigenous residents of Thunder Bay over the age of 40 and their non- Indigenous partners residing in the same household will be able to start booking COVID-19 vaccination appointments online,” reads a statement issued by Anishnawbe Mushkiki. “Those born in 1981 or earlier, regardless if they’ve turned 40 yet this year are eligible to book an appointment.”
The province has identified Indigenous people as a priority for the COVID-19 in the first phase of the rollout.
“In honouring and respecting the Indigenous population as a priority, we trust that the people will honour this position on servicing and abiding by these guidelines,” the statement reads.
Vaccination appointments can be made on the Thunder Bay District Health Unit website. If there are difficulties, telephone bookings can be made by phone between March 29 and April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 807-624-1871.
Clinics will be held on Tuesday, March 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, April from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Coliseum and the Heritage Building at the CLE grounds.
