The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is seeking clarity when it comes to COVID-19 pandemic funding announced Wednesday.

The Federal Government announced $305 million for a new Indigenous Community Support Fund to address immediate needs in First Nations, Inuit and Mtis Nation communities.

FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says clarity on what funding is coming to the region and when it will begin to flow to nations is needed. Saying they are running out of time to stay ahead of this pandemic. He added some nations can afford to get supplies and medicines to their people and await reimbursement from the Federal government, while others don’t have the luxury and continue to wait for funding for supplies and groceries for their most vulnerable. The FSIN requested clarity on the amount allocated to First Nations people specifically for the 74 First Nations under the FSIN.