Month: March 2021

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to remind the community that there are still appointments available to receive the COVID-19 vaccination for tomorrow, Saturday, March 20^th, and Tuesday, March 23^rd.

The Task Force is urging people to book their appointments as soon as possible by using the Clic Santé form on www.kahnawake911.com/vaccine beginning at 9am 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.

Applicants should receive a confirmation by email that their appointment has been confirmed. If you apply by telephone and there is a voicemail, please leave a message, and someone will get back to you.

Kahnawà:ke has a unique opportunity to get the vaccine before the general population around us, but the window of opportunity is limited.

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to remind the community that a special process has been put in place for community members working or studying in the U.S who would like to register for their COVID-19 vaccination and who, under normal circumstances, would be required to be in isolation. The deadline to apply is tomorrow (Tuesday, March 16, 2021).

KMHC has made special arrangements for vaccination specifically for cross-border workers or students who are in isolation when in Kahnawà:ke. A date for this special day will be chosen once the registrations are completed (so that we know the number of people requiring special arrangements). 

If you are a cross-border worker or student who is normally in isolation during your time in Kahnawà:ke and you wish to be vaccinated, you must call by 4pm tomorrow. Contact Public Safety at 450-632-0635 to register your name and phone number. Further information and procedures will be provided following the deadline.

The  Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (Task Force) wishes to remind the community of Directive 58.

This directive applies to anyone crossing the border for periods longer than 24 hours for work or educational purposes and returning to Kahnawake. You may be exempt from mandatory isolation provided that:

• You have proof of a negative PCR test (lab test) results within the last 72 hours. (Rapid test results are not accepted)
• If you receive weekly PCR tests and are negative, you may be exempt 
• If you do not have a negative test result or weekly screening you must isolate for 14 days.
• There may be other limited work-related scenarios where an exemption may be provided

As previously stated, the Task Force recommends NOT to travel. The Kahnawà:ke Peacekeepers receive information from the Canada Border Services Agency to ensure follow-up on those re-entering Canada, as per normal protocols. It should be noted that non-compliance can result in penalties for offenders.

This directive was put in place as a means of protecting our most vulnerable population (elders and those with compromised immune systems) from COVID-19.

The Task Force wishes to thank the community for their cooperation in this urgent matter.

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that a special process has been put in place for community members working or studying in the U.S who would like to register for their COVID-19 vaccination and who, under normal circumstances, would be required to be in isolation.

KMHC will make special arrangements for vaccination specifically for cross-border workers or students who are in isolation when in Kahnawà:ke. A date for this special day will be chosen once the registrations are completed (so that we know the number of people requiring special arrangements). 

If you are a cross-border worker or student who is normally in isolation during your time in Kahnawà:ke and you wish to be vaccinated, please call:

• Public Safety at 450-632-0635 to register your name and phone number.

The deadline for registering is Tuesday, March 16^th, at 4pm.  Further information and procedures will be provided following the deadline.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Forcewishes to announce that, effective immediately, registrations will begin for all community members18 years-of-age and over wishing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Full operation at the Vaccination Center (located at the Mohawk Bingo on Highway 138) will begin tomorrow (Tuesday). Although we will be vaccinating 5 days per week (Tuesday – Saturday), spots will open up for three days at a time to ensure that each day is fully booked.

Those planning to receive the vaccine must do so by appointment. These 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 or 2206. Please ensure that you have your Medicare card in hand when booking an appointment. Telephone appointments can be booked from Monday to Friday from 9-12 and from 1-4. If your call is unanswered, please leave a message and your call will be returned however there may be a delay due to the high volume of calls.

As previously stated, applicants should receive a confirmation by email that your appointment has been confirmed.

For those without a means of transportation, travel will be provided by contacting Medical Transport between 9am to 12pm noon and from 1pm to 4pm at 450-632-0424 after you have booked your appointment.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Forcewishes to announce that Registrations for persons 70-years-of-age and overwishing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will begin today (4, Enniskó:wa/March 2021).

As announced yesterday, appointments for immunosuppressed residents (regardless of age) are also being scheduled.

Those planning to receive the vaccine must do so by appointment. These can be made by using the Clic Santé form on www.kahnawake911.com/vaccine beginning at 9am 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.

Applicants should receive a confirmation by email that your appointment has been confirmed. If you apply by telephone and there is a voicemail, please leave a message and someone will get back to you.

For those without a means of transportation, travel will be provided. Please make this request when booking appointment by telephone. If booking via the website, please call Medical Transport at (450) 632-0424 to request travel assistance.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (Task Force) wishes to advise the community that immunosuppressed residents, regardless of age, can now book an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.

‘Immunosuppressed’ means ‘having a weakened immune system.’ It is also called ‘immunocompromised.’ If you are compromised, your doctor should have already identified it with you. If you are unsure what conditions are considered as making someone immunosuppressed, click here.

Interested persons should call the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre at 450-638-3930, ext. 2295 or 2206 to book an appointment.

Please ensure that you have your Medicare card in hand when booking your appointment. Please note, if the phone line is busy, leave a message, and someone will get back to you.

“Although the Vaccination Center is set up to be safe for all community members, we wanted to ensure that priority groups, such as elders and immunosuppressed persons, feel safe when coming in for their vaccine,” said Lloyd Phillips, Commissioner of Public Safety and Chair of the Task Force.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to advise the community that the Vaccination Center, located at the Mohawk Bingo on Highway 138, is now fully prepared for the vaccination process that is scheduled to begin this Thursday.

The first priority group to receive the vaccinations at the Center will be those aged 85 and over. Additionally, appointments for those 80-years-of-age and over are now being accepted until 6pm tonight (Tuesday).

Preparations to the facility have been extensive to ensure the facility is safe for everyone, including elderly and immuno-suppressed.

Great care was taken to design a simple and efficient traffic flow system, to ensure you receive your vaccine in the safest way possible.

As stated earlier, those planning to receive the vaccine must do so by appointment. These can be made by telephone at 450-638-3930, ext. 2295 or 2206. Please ensure that you have your Medicare card in hand when booking appointment.

If, when you call, there is a voicemail, please leave a message and someone will get back to you.

Important: Registration for appointments for 70+ priority group will be announced shortly.