Category: Vaccination News

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (Task Force) wishes to inform the community that the Vaccination Center will be open next week on a special schedule to provide the Pfizer Vaccine to community members who are 16 and 17 years of age. Those who are eligible are being asked to register online by visiting www.Kahnawake911.com/vaccine, and follow the link to Quebec’s ClicSante website.

This special clinic will take place at the Bingo Hall on:

• Wednesday, April 14, from 3pm to 6pm
• Thursday, April 15, from 3pm to 6pm
• Friday, April 16, from 3pm to 6pm
• Saturday, April 17, from 9am to 5pm

The Task Force would like to remind the community that this will be the only opportunity for the aforementioned age group to receive their first dose of the vaccine at the Mass Vaccination Center.

Additionally, walk-ins for a first dose for persons 18 years and older will be accepted for community members next week from:

• Wednesday, April 14, from 10am to 6pm
• Thursday, April 15, from 10am to 6pm
• Friday, April 16, from 10am to 6pm
• Saturday, April 17, from 9am to 5pm

However, the priority will be for community members 16 and 17 years of age as well as identified Health and Social Service employees (being scheduled by KMHC).

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (Task Force) wishes to inform the community that the Vaccination Center will be open this week on a special schedule to provide 2^nd doses to eligible community members.

“Public Health has authorized the use of remaining vaccines to avoid spoiling doses that otherwise would expire as soon as April 14^th”, said Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Executive Director Lisa Westaway, reminding community members that required delay between doses for the Moderna vaccine is 28 days.  “We must use all remaining doses before the 14^th while respecting the 28 day interval. This allows for 2^nd dose vaccination of a small amount of community members”. Those who are now eligible will be contacted either by text message or phone call with the date and time of their appointment. Please do not call the KMHC or the Task Force. Please do not show up at the Bingo hall without an appointment.

2^nd dose vaccination at 16 weeks continues to be maintained by Public Health in order to uphold the Quebec strategy of vaccinating as many people as quickly as possible. The Task Force would like to remind the community that although effectiveness of first dose does not decrease during this 16 week period, we continue to negotiate a more favorable time delay between doses with the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services and Public Health.

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to inform the community that the Vaccination Center will be open for walk-ins today (Tuesday, April 6^th) from 9am to 4:30pm.

Vaccinations today are for Kahnawa’kehró:non (and their families) ONLY.

Additionally, for non-resident workers of Kahnawà:ke establishments that are scheduled to be vaccinated, you will be contacted with an appointment time. Do not show up at the Vaccination Center without your appointment.

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.