Millions in rent, family programs to help Métis through pandemic

The Métis Nation of Alberta is implementing a million-dollar response to the pandemic. A total of $1.2 million will be split between the six regions for local councils to provide immediate financial support to families and seniors in need. Families will be eligible for $500 per child 12 years old or younger, up to a total of $2,500 per household, who are impacted by school and daycare closures due to COVID-19. The program will run for three months until the end of June, and is designed as