BCAFN launches campaign to reduce vaccine hesitancy

PRINCE GEORGE — The BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) has launched a campaign to encourage its members to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

The public service announcement titled “Protecting our People” launched this week and aims to help dispel myths and encourage everyone to be vaccinated.

The video features graphic visuals by Haida and Cree artist Derek Edenshaw and a musical soundtrack by Kym Gouchie of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. It’s narrated by Regional Chief Terry Teegee.

“When you look at the numbers coming out of surveys on the vaccine, you see a high degree of hesitance for anyone under the age of 65. We know that this disease can target anyone and can have serious and lifelong impacts. We wanted to do our part to help dispel myths and encourage everyone to be vaccinated. That’s the only way to protect our communities, and I myself will be getting vaccinated as soon as I can,” said Regional Chief Teegee.