The Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force Committee Listing
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Kahnawake- March 25, 2020- Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) wishes to inform the community that we are working in partnership with the Kateri Food Basket for all emergency food distribution.
As announced in the earlier press release regarding access to emergency food, all new requests for food assistance should be made through KSCS’s emergency food intake at 450-632-6880.
The Kateri Food Basket would like to reassure their existing clients that they will not have to re-register to maintain their food delivery/pick up. The Kateri Food Basket also wishes to inform the community that their current location is running low on storage space. The generous community donations have been greatly appreciated.
As we anticipate an increase in the numbers of households requiring assistance, we have set up Kateri School to act as an alternate emergency food storage facility and distribution center.
Food donations are still being accepted and KSCS will supplement with fresh food orders.
All new donations can be dropped off at Kateri School on weekdays beginning Thursday, March 26, 2020 between the hours of 10:00am to 2:00pm. Staff will be on hand by the main door to accept and direct donations and deliveries.
We are prepared to accept donations of the following:
- Non-perishable dry foods such as canned tomatoes, beans, soup, canned vegetables, tuna, noodles, rice, juice, cereal, oatmeal, cooking oil, ready to eat items such as canned stew & ravioli, snacks for children, baby food, formula & pet food.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables that can be stored such as bags of apples, oranges, potatoes, onions, carrots.
- Clean boxes or bins for food delivery
Monetary donations can be made at KSCS second floor, Kahnawake Services Complex Building. Receipts will be issued for all monetary donations to ensure accountability.
Emergency meal distribution is mobilizing to begin on Friday, March 29, 2020. Initially, food will be provided every 2 weeks and reassessed as need and resources change.
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For additional information, contact:
Derek Montour
Executive Director,
Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services
Email: Derekm@kscskahnawake
Tel.: 450-632-6880
Fax: 450-632-5116
The
Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force wishes to advise the community today that
it has issued new directives that all non-essential businesses should be
prepared to close in the coming days.
The
action was taken as the situation within the region continues to worsen.
Furthermore,
Kahnawà:ke convenience stores are directed to sell only to Kahnawa’kehró:non, effective
immediately. Please be aware that we continue to rely on long-standing
partnerships for food and other essential supply deliveries. As well,
healthcare and other workers provide essential services to the community, so
people should be vigilant and not overzealous.
Additionally,
the Task Force wishes to advise the community that Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas
Community Services has initiated its ‘Emergency Food Services’ unit to secure
food supplies for those who may require it. This unit will also be responsible
to ensure Kahnawà:ke has adequate food storage within the community should it
be required.
Please
check Kahnawake911
for any updates.
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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
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission: Effective immediately, all land-based gaming establishments licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission will be closed until further notice.
For the protection, safety and health of the puiblic, this measure is part of an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
http://gamingcommission.ca/news/pr03132020a.pdf
The health and safety of Playground’s community, staff and players remains our top priority. In order to facilitate public health measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Playground will close its doors until further notice, effective Friday, March 13 at 11:59PM.
The Kahnawake Education provided an update on school closures in the community. See below.
On Friday, March 13, 2020, representatives from the Emergency Management Committee (now known as the Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force) provided a LIVE video update on a meeting held with community organizations on measures to be taken regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The information in the video is dated for the time of the release. Please note that updates and changes happen daily.
The Kahnawake Fire Brigade and Ambulance Services provides an essential service to the community in the areas of Fire Suppression and Ambulance Services. The recent emergence and spread of the COVID-19 virus have resulted in the KFB becoming better prepared should this virus affect our current Fire/Paramedic First Responders.
If you have had Fire training, First Responder training, EMT/Paramedic Training with the KFB in the past and are interested in assisting the Brigade and community, please contact the fire station 450-632-2010. Leave your name and contact info and we will contact you.
We will provide some basic training to refresh your skills.
David Scott
Fire Chief
Kahnawake Fire Brigade
The Public Safety Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers and Kahnawà:ke Fire Brigade wish to announce the launch of Kahnawake911, a new central information hub for emergency service-related situations on Facebook.
“We are currently in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Lloyd Phillips, the Commissioner of Public Safety. “The emergency service providers are working together to ensure that correct up-to-date information is made available to community members on this new Kahnawake911 page. This includes preventive measures to help limit the spread of the virus, measures being taken by Kahnawà:ke organizations that serve the public, and general updates.”
Search ‘Kahnawake911’ to find it on Facebook. Turn notifications ‘on’ if you wish to be notified of any posts.
Important: for health-related information, call Quebec Info-Santé at 811.
“It is important that we all work collaboratively to make the most efficient use of our resources during this challenging time,” Phillips concludes. “Today’s launch of Kahnawake911 is an important tool to reassure our community that they will receive proper and useful information in a timely manner.”