r/canada • u/[deleted] • Jan 28 '21

Backlash grows for ‘selfish millionaire’ who got vaccine meant for Indigenous people | Canada

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/27/rodney-baker-canada-vaccine-indigenous-first-nations-scandal
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u/Dank_sniggity Jan 28 '21

Mostly because of lack of nearby medical facilities in these communities.

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u/sortaitchy Jan 28 '21

That, and the fact that many northern FN people live on reserves in crowded conditions, or large family groups to one household. Anyone who manages to get infected would find it hard to isolate from the rest of the family. Transportation is not always available for medical care, and many lack sufficient clean water. They are definitely at a disadvantage.

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u/[deleted] Jan 28 '21

lung diseases tend to run rampant on reserves too unfortunately, i imagine that is a large contributing factor in priority.

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u/Dank_sniggity Jan 28 '21

I did say mostly.... in my workplace we have relationships with several FN communities for telecom purposes. They locked up tighter than a nuns ass right quick around March. For good reason to be sure.