Workers at the border crossing vaccine clinic (Nítai’namska Brent Scout - Blood Tribe Department of Health Communications)

By Canadian Press

COVID-19 vaccines offered to First Nations at Carway Border

Apr 23, 2021 | 8:45 AM

CARWAY, AB – A long line of cars was backed up at the Carway Border crossing in southern Alberta this week as First Nations members and others took advantage of free vaccinations from the Blackfeet Tribe in Montana.

The reserve, which is 150 kilometres south of Lethbridge, already has 98 percent of its members vaccinated and an abundance of COVID-19 vaccines.

An attendee at the border vaccine clinic (Nítai’namska Brent Scout – Blood Tribe Department of Health Communications)

Tribal spokesman James McNeely said a mobile clinic was parked on the U-S side of the border.

People looking for shots drove through, got their shot through a window and then went back home because of an exemption.

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An individual receiving their COVID vaccine through their car window (Nítai’namska Brent Scout – Blood Tribe Department of Health Communications)

McNeely noted that more than 450 shots were given, and it was open to both First Nation and non-First Nation members.

Cars lined up at the border crossing (Nítai’namska Brent Scout – Blood Tribe Department of Health Communications)

He added that the clinic will likely return next week and again in 21 days for those needing a second shot.

A spokesperson for the nearby Blood Tribe remarked that many of its members took advantage of the clinic, especially those who were waiting for a second Pfizer shot.

(The Canadian Press)

by Canadian Press

COVID-19 vaccines offered to First Nations at Carway Border

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