Modern Mituukan structures protect Red Cross Emergency Response Units at Chisasibi Hospital
Due to increased numbers of COVID-19 cases in Eeyou Istchee, two Emergency Response Units (ERUs) have been installed outside Chisasibi Hospital. These tents will serve as a patient waiting room and triage room.
Modern Mituukan were built to protect the ERUs from wintery conditions.
Time-lapse video shows the building of the Modern Mituukan
First, the protective shells of the Modern Mituukan structures were built. The ERUs were then installed inside the wooden structures.
The successful installation was a result of close cooperation between departments of the CBHSSJB. Nishiiyuu Department provided guidance on how to integrate traditional knowledge of Cree buildings to meet the needs of Miyupimaatisiiun Department. Material Resources worked with Pre-hospital Emergency Services and Emergency Measures to ensure the project met the technical specifications necessary for a hospital building.
As well, CBHSSJB worked closely with community partners - Cree Nation of Chisasibi and local builders J&B Bearskin Services. Canadian Red Cross personnel were also involved, providing training on the setup of the two ERU units within the Mituukan structures.
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CaptionElder Harry Bearskin and Jason Coonishish, Coordinator of Pre-Hospital Emergency Services and Emergency Measuresergency -
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CaptionRed Zone, Chisasibi Hospital -
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CaptionClearing snow from the site of the installation -
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CaptionERU inside the modern Mituukan -
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CaptionERU inside Modern Mituukan -
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CaptionERU inside Modern Mituukan -
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CaptionInside the ERU Unit. One unit will be used as a triage room. The other will be a waiting room for patients. -
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CaptionElder Harry Bearskin advised on how to build the Modern Mituukan
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The goal of the project is to build the capacity within Eeyou Istchee to deliver medical services via a mobile non-surgical field hospital.
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