Month: May 2020

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Non-local invited guests to be permitted in Kahnawake on June 1st

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to advise the public that, beginning on Monday, June 1st, non-local visitors/invited guests will be permitted on the Territory.

It is important to note that any visitors MUST be invited guests of Kahnawà:ke residents. Those found in the Territory without reason (not a guest or not for commerce purposes) are subject to fines.

As per previous Task Force Directives, personal distancing must be maintained, and all visits must be conducted outdoors in groups of eight (8) people or less.

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Healthy Cooking while on Self-Isolation

Homemade Bread

It seems like everyone is making bread these days.  Flour is hard to find, and yeast even harder, if not impossible.  If you want to try your hand at making homemade bread, without too much kneading or lining up to buy yeast, try one of these simple recipes using baking powder.  Both of these breads recipes a great sidekick to a soup meal while adding in some whole wheat flour for extra fiber.  If you don’t have any whole wheat flour, you can use oatmeal which you can process into a fine powder in a food processor. The recipes will also work well using regular flour. Enjoy and keep well!

By Chantal Haddad PDt, Nutritionist

Sweet Potatoes Biscuits

1                                 small sweet potato, peeled, cooked and mashed

2 tbsp                       margarine, melted

1 tbsp                       brown sugar

1 cup                        all purpose flour

1 cup                        whole wheat flour

2 tsp                         baking powder

½ tsp                       baking soda

¾ cup                      buttermilk (or ¾ cup of milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

  • In mixing bowl; combine sweet potato, margarine and brown sugar, beat well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flours, baking powder and baking soda.  Add the buttermilk.  Combine the sweet potato and flour mixtures.
  • Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface.  Knead only for 8 strokes.  Roll the dough out to 1-inch thickness.  Cut with the floured rim of a glass or use a floured biscuit cutter. 
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes in 350°F preheated oven.  Makes 12 biscuits.

Recipe from “More Diabetic Meals in 30 minutes or less” by Robyn Webb

Bannock

1 ½ cups                          All-purpose flour

1 cup                                 Whole wheat flour

3 tbsp                               Granulated sugar

2 tbsp                               Baking powder

1 tap                                  salt

2 tbsp                               Margarine

1 cup                                 Leftover mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes

1 cup                                 Milk

  • In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in mashed potatoes and milk until a wet dough forms.
  • On a floured work surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic. Shape into a round about 1 ½ inches thick and place on a prepared baking sheet.  Prick the top with a fork.
  • Bake in 350 F, preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until top is golden and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe from Dietitians of Canada: Simply Great Food

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Reopening businesses require Inspection and Health Certificate; Beauty Salons, Massage Therapists not yet cleared to open

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to remind/advise all Kahnawà:ke businesses that are planning to reopen on Monday, June 1st or beyond that they must be inspected and possess a valid Health Certificate before conducting business on the Territory.

The failure to follow this directive is a contravention of the Kahnawà:ke Emergency Preparedness Law. Inspections can be arranged by contacting the Task Force at 450-632-0635 or by email at Covid19Inspections@mck.ca.

Additionally, due to an editing error, Beauty Salons and Massage Therapists were inadvertently not included in the list of businesses that have not yet been approved to open on June 1st. For clarity, these must remain closed for the time being. The Task Force apologizes for the error.

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Businesses are still closed in Kahnawake

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Forcewishes to issue a reminder that all Kahnawà:ke stores remain CLOSED to non-residents at this time.

While there is a plan in place to prepare for the eventual removal of these restrictions on June 1st, the restrictions remain and will be strictly enforced. Anyone who is found to be on the Territory without valid reason is liable to a fine, with costs, in the amount of approximately $1,500.

“During normal times we are a very welcoming community, but we are in the midst of a pandemic,” said Commissioner of Public safety Lloyd Phillips. “We will continue to take every precaution to protect the health & safety of our vulnerable population and restricted access will remain.”

Until the restrictions are removed non-locals are NOT permitted in Kahnawà:ke unless they have proof that they are working in or performing essential services on the Territory or are permitted under the authority of the Task Force (such as restaurant delivery services and pool opening services).

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KMHC – Public Service Announcement – KMHC Recommendations in line with Face Covering Directive

(Kahnawake – 26, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 2020) The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that, in line with the recommendation that all people wear a face covering or mask in public places when they cannot maintain a 2 m social distancing, all clients with no symptoms presenting for medical or social services must wear facial coverings or masks.

Clients should bring their cloth mask if possible. KMHC recommends clients purchase their own re-usable masks if they do not have one already.

Children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, has a disability, or is unable to remove their mask without assistance should not wear a mask.
All clients who have COVID-19 symptoms must call before going to a medical or social services appointment and must wear a procedure mask if they are directed to present for care.

For more information see: https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/wearing-a-face-covering-in-public-settings-in-the-context-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/

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Important Notice for businesses regarding Inspections

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force is advising Community Businesses identified in phase one of the tentative re-opening of the Kahnawà:ke economy on June 1st, that they must:

  • Contact the Task Force for a business inspection before opening. Call 450-632-0635 to request an inspection.
  • Review the information packages on the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre website at http://covid-19.kmhc.ca/forbusiness

For further information on the tentative re-opening, please call 450-632-0635 to inquire.

The Task Force thanks everyone for their patience and understanding as we prepare for this next step together.

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KMHC – Communiqué – Clothing Drop-Off for Residents

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that clothing drop-offs will be allowed on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Similar to what was done for Mother’s Day, families will be allowed to drop off clothing for their loved ones at KMHC.
Items should be packaged as follows:

  • Clothing only
  • Placed in a well-tied plastic bag
  • Remove all tags
  • Label every single item clearly indicating the resident’s name

KMHC will be using the COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site Tent for drop-off delivery. Please be assured that the tent area will be cleaned and disinfected thoroughly for Sunday, May 31 for everyone’s safety; note that no testing is conducted on the weekends at the COVID-19 Testing Site. The staff will be wearing the proper protective gear when accepting the clothing deliveries to comply with the preventative measures in place for COVID-19. All clothing will be washed and dried prior to being given to the resident. Family members are asked to come by car and remain in their car to deliver the clothing.

TIME:                  12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

DATE:                  Sunday, May 31, 2020

LOCATION:        KMHC COVID-19 Testing Site

WHO:                  Families of KMHC Residents

KMHC thanks you for your continued patience and understanding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Post – Coronavirus: How to self-isolate

A helpful video from the National Post on Self-Isolation. Although they mention 1m distance between others in your home, we still strictly recommend 2m distance between yourself and another.

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Chris Hadfield – An Astronaut’s Guide to Self Isolation

Chris provides four useful steps to productive self-isolation

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Plan for Phase 1 on Reopening of Kahnawake Economy

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to advise the community that the plan for the Reopening of the Kahnawà:ke Economy has been completed and is now available. Click here to view.

While June 1st has been announced as a possible date for a gradual reopening of business, it must be made clear that this is ONLY TENTATIVE and could be revised according to available health information and other factors.

“We mandated an Economic advisory team to provide us with their perspective, then collaborated with the health and safety side to find a proper balance,” said Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips on behalf of the Task Force. “Health will always be the top priority but we also understand the need to get our economy going. We will continue to work with specific industries to get them open as quickly and safely as possible.”

The Reopening of Kahnawà:ke Economy package is a comprehensive set of documents that ALL Kahnawà:ke business owners need to become familiar with to support opening in a safe and organized manner. It includes information specific to all types of businesses, including retail, manufacturing, construction, childcare and home childcare sectors, restaurants and the food processing industry.

The easy to access documents include information on sanitary standards, physical distancing, hand hygiene & respiratory etiquette, exclusion of symptomatic workers, and other guidelines.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force consists of designated health and safety representatives from Kahnawà:ke’s service organizations