But Indigenous vaccine outreach in big cities like Toronto comes with a unique set of challenges. Dr. Lisa Richardson says it's critical for Indigenous health and social service providers to reach out to other Indigenous people to help build awareness and trust in COVID-19 vaccines. The very fact that Indigenous people are in the first phase of eligibility raises skepticism and fear for some, Teekens said. Anishnawbe Health Toronto is hoping to get a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the streets to reach Indigenous people who are homeless or living in congregate housing. Smylie estimates there are about 60,000 Indigenous people in Toronto eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine right now.

Source: CBC News March 14, 2021 07:52 UTC