Government of Canada works with communities and organizations to support food security for Indigenous Peoples during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened food security concerns for Indigenous Peoples and communities. Indigenous Services Canada has been working with Indigenous partners and will continue to provide support and services to address the socioeconomic inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic.

Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, highlighted that the approximately $30 million in funding announced in December 2020 for food security has been allocated to increase Indigenous Peoples' access to nutritious and traditional foods. This funding is in addition to other food security initiatives supported by the Indigenous Community Support Fund. Indigenous communities and organizations have used this funding to provide healthy meals and help put food on the table for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

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