Current COVID-19 Security Health Measures Extended to March 15, 2022

• Curfew/Stay-at-Home Order is now discontinued.

• Private indoor/outdoor gatherings are limited to 25 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).
• Private indoor/outdoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Large Household Gatherings & Parties (over the limits stated above) are still not permitted.  Anyone caught having parties or gathering(s) may be subject to fines/penalties issued from the RCMP, fines start from $1,296.00 and up.

• Off-Reserve Members can visit the Community under the provisions stated above but must register with the Fisher River General & Travel Hotline before coming home. Off-Reserve members must Self-Monitor for the duration of their visit and follow the provisions stated above. Proof of vaccination will be required (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).
  • Out of province members can return to the community but MUST Register with the Fisher River General & Travel Hotline; fully vaccinated members from out of province will not have to isolate. Members not fully vaccinated will be subject to the 10-day isolation period.
  • Please limit your travel within the community if coming from out of Province for 14 days upon arrival.

Cultural, Funerals/Weddings and Religious Gatherings

• Community/Cultural & Religious Gatherings will be limited to 50% capacity for indoor gatherings. There is no limit for outdoor gatherings – Masks required for both indoor and outdoors.
• Funerals/Weddings – Open to 50% capacity. There is no limit for outdoor gatherings. Masks required for both indoor and outdoors.

A safety protocol plan must be provided in advance to the Chief & Council and Health Services prior to any event/funeral/wedding taking place.

Proof of vaccination is mandatory to attend any events in the Community (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

• Retail/Service businesses to open to full capacity (at the discretion of Management)
• Fisher River Gaming Centre is limited to 50% capacity with proof of vaccination required.

• Individuals traveling for sporting activities are to please follow the COVID-19 Protocols in place at the facility you are attending. Please limit movement outside of the activity you are taking part in to avoid exposure.
  • Fully immunized Manitobans will now be able to travel between provinces without having to self-isolate for two weeks upon return with a new, secure immunization card that will be available to people two weeks after they have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
• To be eligible to receive an immunization card, Manitobans must:
  • have a Manitoba health card;
  • have received two doses of a vaccine; and
  • wait 10 days after getting the second dose of vaccine, so it can take full effect.
  • Manitobans may apply for the card using the new online portal at https://immunizationcard.manitoba.ca/
  • Individuals who are traveling to US/International are subject to the protocols in place by the Government of Canada/Manitoba

We highly recommend that our members DO NOT travel abroad at this time.

• Charles Sinclair School & Fisher River High School, will operate as per their guidelines (Subject to Change).
• The WeeCare Child Care Centre will operate as per their guidelines (Subject to Change).

• All Sports & Recreation activities will be limited to 50% for indoor activities.
• Fisher River Fitness Centre can open to 50% and appointment based (at discretion of management):
  • persons can produce proof of vaccination.
  • persons who produce proof from the Government of Manitoba that there is a medical reason for the person not to receive a vaccine for COVID-19.

A safety protocol plan must be provided in advance to the Chief & Council and Health Services prior to any event/funeral/wedding taking place.

Proof of vaccination is mandatory to attend any events in the Community (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

• It is mandatory for a person who enters or remains in an indoor public place must wear a mask in a manner that covers their mouth, nose, and chin without gapping; unless drinking or eating.
• The operator of an indoor public place must ensure that every person who is not wearing a mask while in the indoor public place is given a reminder to do so as soon as practicable.

• Current fines range from $298 for not wearing a mask in a public place to $1,296 for individuals failing to comply with emergency orders and $5,000 for corporations disobeying the rules. Fines double for repeat offenders.

• Isolation Orders to be posted separately.