 Indigenous peoples have been disproportionately affected by past influenza pandemics such as the Spanish flu and H1N1, with many governments and decision makers failing to adequately address their needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to build back better, we need to address the knowledge gaps regarding the experiences of Indigenous peoples during this pandemic. This article was authored by Kerry Pickering, Iranoke Galapathai, James D. Ford and others.