Month: May 2020

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COVID-19 Task Force Updates Essential Services List

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to inform the community that it has updated the Essential Services List.

The list will now include swimming pool companies for the purposes of openings and repairs. No new pool installations will be permitted at this time.  

“We have been consistent in stating that the Task Forcewill continuously reassess all the directives and measures in place,” said Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips. “With the weather expected to get nicer, we want to encourage people to stay home to stop the spread of the virus, and since a swimming pool is an extension of the home, this just makes sense.”

All regular rules still apply for physical distancing while any work is taking place, and then only members of the household are allowed to use the pool.

“The Task Force also has a responsibility to consider the social well-being of community members,” continued Phillips. “We hope that having another source of recreation within the home for families will help to relieve the stress and anxiety we know people are experiencing during this difficult time,”

For a comprehensive listing of all directives issued to date, visit http://covid-19.kmhc.ca/directives. The Task Force appreciates everyone’s patience and compliance during this challenging time.

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Important Notice regarding Tioweró:ton

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to remind Kahnawa’kehró:non that all directives issued by the Task Force remain in effect in the Territory of Tioweró:ton, as well as Kahnawà:ke.

Specifically, the public is reminded that non-local (non-Kahnawà:ke) companies are not permitted at Tioweró:ton at this time as a measure to protect the health and safety of community members.

Please note that new construction is currently on hold as it is not considered as essential, and only repairs that are considered as essential should be undertaken.

The MCK thanks everyone for their patience and understanding at this time.

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

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Healthy Cooking while on Self-Isolation

Making the Most of Your Food Dollar

These days it is more important than ever to make your food dollar go a long way.  A lot of people believe that it is impossible to eat healthy on a limited budget. In fact many of the healthiest foods are actually the most economical.  Think of the simple, classic super foods like carrots, cabbage, broccoli, beets, onions, apples, bananas, sunflower seeds, raisins, eggs, lentils, black beans and plain yogurt.  Remember that plants are your best healthy eating companion.  Fruits and vegetables can be fresh, frozen or canned, they are still healthy no matter what form.  Meat can be expensive to eat every night, so why not try canned beans and dry lentils  for a plant-based protein a few times a week. Canned beans can be enjoyed in a salad, dressed up with a bit of spice for a salsa or mashed as a quesadilla filling. Lentils cook up in less than 30 minutes, and can cost less than $5 for a large bag at the grocery store. Eat produce that is in season and local, it is often more affordable but also at its best quality.

Stay away from processed and pre packaged foods as they are usually more expensive and less healthy. You can make your own salad for about $1 and skip the $8-plus pre-made salad from the store. Buy a large pack of lettuce to last the week and garnish with hardboiled eggs, chopped cucumber, sunflower seeds and dried fruit. Olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a bit of salt are all  you need to dress it up. Before heading out to the grocery store make sure you have a plan:  what are you planning to cook for the next few days?  Make a grocery list and stick to it and of course never shop on an empty stomach. 

Here are 2 healthy and economical recipes that help you include fruits and vegetables every day. Enjoy and keep well!

By Chantal Haddad PDt, Nutritionist

Carrot & Apple Slaw

4 cups        shredded of spiraled Carrots

2 cups        chopped or spiraled apples

½ cup         chopped celery

½ cup         raisins (optional)

1                  fresh lemon (juice of)

1 tbsp        honey

¼ cup        plain yogurt or mayonnaise

Chop all vegetables and mix

Whisk together dressing ingredients

Add to vegetables and mix

Fruit Crisp

6 cups              Fruit (3 apples,3 pears,3 plums,1/3 cup cranberries)

2/3 cup           Oatmeal

1/3 cup           Whole wheat flour

1/3 cup           Brown Sugar

1 tsp                Cinnamon

1/3 cup           Margarine

 

Wash and cut fruit and place in a baking dish

Combine oats, flour, sugar and cinnamon, mix well.  Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Put topping over fruit

Bake in 375 F oven for about 30 minutes or until topping is slightly browned.

 

Note: You can use any combination of fruit that you have on hand for this recipe as long as it all adds up to about 6 cups of fruit

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KMHC – Communiqué – KMHC Urging 60+ to call in for their Health Check

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to update the community on the COVID-19 Health Check thus far. The staff members working on the Health Check team at this time have nearly completed calling the persons listed in the Kahnawake Resource Directory.

The data collected so far suggests the preventative measures that are in place for the community are working.  Over 90% have expressed no symptoms at all, which is an improvement from the One month survey conducted in mid-April (79%). However, there is some concern that the average age of community members showing symptoms is 60 years old and they are showing an average of 2.5 symptoms. This leads KMHC to believe the possibility of other 60+ year-old community members who have yet to be called surveyed, who may have one (1) or more symptoms.

For better accuracy, the KMHC is asking any community members 60 years of age or older to call in as soon as possible for their individual Health Check. Additionally, the KMHC is also asking family members to reach out to their elder family members to ask them to call into KMHC to take the Health Check survey, if they haven’t already done so.

In the meantime, the team will continue to contact the remaining persons in the Directory.

Please call 450-638-3930 ext. 2225, 2275, 2276, or 2296, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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KMHC – Communiqué – Mother’s Day Gift Deliveries to KMHC

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020 families will be allowed to drop off gifts for their loved ones at KMHC. Although it is for Mother’s Day, KMHC also encourages family members to drop off gifts for any family members that is a KMHC resident as well to show their love and support during these trying times.

Gifts will be strictly limited to items that are easily disinfected:

  • ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD ITEMS (no Store Bought, no Homemade or no Restaurant food at this time)
  • Examples of accepted gifts: Soaps, Shampoos, Souvenir Items
  • Flowers will be accepted (no non local deliveries)
  • Do NOT seal envelopes for cards
  • Please clearly label the gift with the resident’s name
  • NO wrapped gifts as the gift wrapping will be discarded for infection control measures

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 10 for everyone’s safety; note that no testing is conducted on the weekends for the COVID-19 Testing Site. The staff will be wearing the proper protective gear when accepting the gift deliveries to comply with the preventative measures in place for COVID-19. Family members are asked to come by car and remain in their car to deliver the gifts.

While we know that you would love to visit in person with your loved one, this is not allowed at the present time due to infection risk. We encourage you to call and video-call them (FaceTime, Skype) as they do appreciate it.

TIME:                          10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DATE:                          Sunday, May 10, 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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MCK Issues reminder that Task Force is non-political

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to remind community members that, regarding the current State of Emergency in the Territory due to COVID-19, any issues that are of a political nature should be addressed to the appropriate bodies and NOT the COVID-19 Task Force.

“The Task Force is a neutral body that does not – and will not – act in a politically motivated manner,” said Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton. “As everyone knows, the Task Force has been given an enormous and highly important job. As a group, they have to make many decisions on a daily basis, all with the main priority of keeping us all safe and healthy. While they answer a great many questions every day, it has become apparent there are a significant number that should be handled by other entities, such as the MCK or the Longhouses.”

“We ask that anyone who has these questions or issues direct them to the entities that can deal with them, to avoid taking time away from the Task Force team,” he added. “The staff is already overworked and dealing with a situation that changes on a daily – and sometimes hourly – basis.”

The MCK wishes to thank the community for its understanding and continued support for the Task Force as it helps us navigate these difficult and unprecedented times. 

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Kahnawà:ke Economic Relief Measures Payment

The next scheduled payment for Kahnawà:ke Economic Relief Measures Fund (KERMF) will be on Friday, May 8th.


If you haven’t received the payment in your account or at the
post office by Monday, May 11th then please contact Client
Based Services (CBS) at 450-638-0500. The KERM Fund is
last resort, if you find that you have received more than one
fund please contact CBS.

Next KERMF Payment Scheduled for May 8th, 2020
www.kahnawake.com/relief

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HeartSmart Kids at Home

Fun activities to help kids and families keep learning and stay healthy

The Heart & Stroke HeartSmart Kids™ program helps educators teach children and their families what they can do to practice heart and brain healthy habits.

During these challenging times, we want to empower families to continue to learn at home and support heart, brain and mental health! We are excited to share new printable activities for Grades K-6, that families can do on their own.

Find your grade level in the red and white bars below. Then click any of the images to download and print single activities. Check back for new additions and take a photo and share your activities! #HSKatHome

 

Source: https://hskids.ca/hsk-at-home/

Check it out:
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Kahnawà:ke stores remain CLOSED to non-residents

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to issue a reminder that Kahnawà:ke stores remain CLOSED to non-residents.

“Any and all measures we take are done for the health and safety of our vulnerable population, especially our elders,” said the Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips.

Although Quebec has re-opened some retail outlets, this does NOT apply to Kahnawà:ke at this time. Please note, however, that the delivery of food from local restaurants to outside residents is permitted. 

Non-locals are NOT permitted in Kahnawà:ke unless they have proof that they are working in essential services on the Territory. Businesses, including tobacco outlets, are NOT open to non-locals.

Any person who disregards these directives are liable to face fines if you come to Kahnawà:ke.

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