Month: March 2021

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (Take Force) wishes to inform the community that it is expanding vaccinations for non-resident workers of establishments that primarily serve local residents the week of April 6^th. 

The Task Force is currently contacting owners of restaurants, groceries, gas stations, convenience stores, gyms/fitness training, and personal care/beauty salons to confirm names of employees who want to be vaccinated.

“Our main priority is ensuring that Kahnawa’kehró:non are vaccinated first, and we are working on getting non-resident employees of certain establishments vaccinated due to a higher risk of exposure as they primarily cater to local community members,” said Lloyd Phillips, Commissioner of Public Safety.

Prioritization for these specific establishments is required as the number of vaccines is limited.

If you are an owner of a business in any of the aforementioned categories and wish to have your non-resident employee prioritized for vaccination, please contact the Public Safety Division at 450-632-0635 by Thursday at 12pm.  A member of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Public Health team will contact only those who registered their non-resident employees with Public Safety.

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that the COVID-19 testing site will be closed for the Easter Holiday, April 2^nd  to April 5^th, inclusively.

Local residents who may be experiencing COVID-related symptoms over this period are being asked to book an appointment via the Quebec Government website https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/testing-for-covid-19 or to call 1-877-644-4545. The closest testing site is located at 167 Maple boulevard in Chateauguay.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) would like to inform the community that a nurse is available to answer questions or address any concerns, apprehensions regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.

Local residents who have yet to receive their first vaccine and still have questions and concerns about receiving the vaccine can call the KMHC at 450-638-3930 ext. 2213 between 9am and 5pm, until Friday, April 2, 2021.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to advise the community that the Mass Vaccination Center has new hours of operation for walk-ins. Community members who wish to get their vaccine without making an appointment can walk-in this week:

• Tuesday, 9am to 5pm
• Wednesday and Thursday, 11am to 7pm
• Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Saturday, Sunday and Monday – CLOSED

Additionally, this will be the last week for prioritization of community members. Residents who book their vaccination appointments on-line will have priority, and not be required to wait in line.

If you wish to book your appointment for a vaccine, please visit www.kahnawake911.com/vaccine or call the Kateri Memorial Hospital at 450-638-3930 ext 2295 or 2206.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to inform Kahnawa’kehró:non that additional walk-ins will be accepted at the Mass Vaccination Center tomorrow, Thursday, March 25^th, from 10:30am until 3:30pm. Appointments will not be required for this time period.

Only residents of Kahnawà:ke can present themselves at the Mohawk Bingo Hall on Route 138 beginning at 10:30am. Non-residents will be turned away. All safety protocols will be in place, including masks (provided), distancing, and hygiene.   

The walk-ins are ONLY for those who are getting vaccinated for their first dose. For those who have already booked an appointment for Thursday, they will be respected.

Appointments can still be made by using the Clic Santé form on www.kahnawake911.com/vaccine, or by telephone at 450-638-3930 ext. 2295 or 2206. Please ensure that you have your Medicare card in hand when booking an appointment.

The Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force (Task Force) has officially announced the end date for the community’s Mass Vaccination Campaign.

Due to the shelf life of the vaccine, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, will be the last day of operations and your last day to get your first dose of the vaccine if you haven’t already done so.

“We have already vaccinated several thousand residents, and we would like to see more Kahnawa’kehró:non book their vaccination appointments as soon as possible,” said Lloyd Phillips, Commissioner of Public Safety. “We are hoping that residents who may not have made up their minds about getting the vaccine will see the benefits and make their appointment before the end of the campaign.”

Please do not wait to book your vaccination appointment, as there are a limited amount of vaccines that can be administered per day, and if everyone waits until the very end, people will have to be turned away.

Book your appointment by visiting Kahnawake911.com/vaccine or call the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre at 450-638-3930 ext 2295 or 2206.

Please have your Medicare Card with you when booking your appointment.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to inform Kahnawa’kehró:non that walk-ins will be accepted at the Mass Vaccination Center tomorrow, Wednesday, March 24^th, from 12pm until 5pm. Appointments will not be required for this time period.

Only residents of Kahnawà:ke can present themselves at the Mohawk Bingo Hall on Route 138 beginning at noon. All safety protocols will be in place, including masks (provided), distancing, and hygiene.   

For those who have already booked an appointment for that afternoon, they will be respected.

Appointments can still be made by using the Clic Santé form on www.kahnawake911.com/vaccine, or by telephone at 450-638-3930 ext. 2295 or 2206. Please ensure that you have your Medicare card in hand when booking an appointment.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to inform the community that as of today, there are only 50% of the 70-year-old plus Kahnawa’kehró:non that have been vaccinated.

This is very concerning because people in this age group are the most susceptible to severe complications and death from COVID-19.

The Task Force is calling on community members to speak to their elders and make sure they know why it is crucial to get vaccinated.  

Please help them to book an appointment and book for yourself. The window of opportunity to get vaccinated in Kahnawà:ke is limited, and the deadline to use the vaccine doses is quickly approaching.

Remember, anyone can get the COVID-19 virus.    

Appointments can be made by using the Clic Santé form on www.kahnawake911.com/vaccine (the preferred method). A video of the booking process can be found on kahnawake911.com. Before your appointment, fill out the online Consent Form, print it, and bring it with you to help speed up the Registration process at the Vaccination Center. Appointments can also be made by telephone at 450-638-3930 ext. 2295 or2206. Please ensure that you have your Medicare card in hand when booking an appointment.