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The Housing Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise MCK Housing clients that they may request to defer Housing payments due to lack of income caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic but must first go through the Kahnawake Economic Relief Fund (450-638-0500) to be screened. 

After going through the Relief Fund, clients will be sent to the Housing Unit for follow-up. Though working from home, Housing Unit staff are available through the same screening process mentioned above, and items such as Housing Maintenance is available if needed. 

Those who wish to continue making payments cannot currently do so in person but may send a cheque (payable to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake PO Box 720 J0L-1B0) or e-transfer to payments@mck.ca. *Please indicate on the check if payment is for Rent, Mortgage, or Repair Loan

For more information on how to send cheques or e-transfers, call 450-632-7500. 

Food Security is being managed by Kateri Food Basket and Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services’ Emergency Food Services. For more information contact 450-632-6880 or visit www.kahnawake.com/relief.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to advise the community that Client-Based Services and the Housing Unit will not be taking ‘walk-in’ clients until further notice.

All clients requiring services from Social Assistance, Office of the Kanien’kehá:ka Registry, Recreation or Housing should call the office to speak to staff directly (450-638-0500). Appointments will be scheduled if required, and only if service isn’t able to be attended to over the telephone.

As the next few days are important for Social Assistance clients we are asking that they call the office in regard to their Social Assistance return (March 15th), or to report income later in the month (March 25th). Staff will address matters as much as possible over the phone, and through digital means, to gather documents.

This is strictly an interim measure and the time frame will be updated in collaboration with the recommendations of the COVID-19 Task Force for the best interests of the community.

Your cooperation is very much appreciated.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is advising the community that, as directed by the COVID-19 Task Force, all non-essential services are being put on hold during the pandemic, effective immediately.

Those departments/units that will remain open may do so at reduced capacity. The following services that directly impact the public will maintain operations, as follows:

• Public Safety – essential service, on call 24/7 (along with Peacekeepers and Kahnawà:ke Fire Brigade). Please note that on-call Animal Protection services will be maintained
• Office of the Council of Chiefs – reduced staff
• Reception & Bill Payment Services – these services will be reduced and limited
• Public Relations – full staff, on call
• Client-Based Services – measures will be implemented to assist community members who access services (i.e. Social Assistance clients); act as community resource for those who don’t qualify for Employment Insurance benefits. Note: please see press release dated March 18 for details
• Housing – Client Intake, on-call services for repairs and maintenance of Social Housing units; ensuring current RRAP and Repair Loan contracts are attended to
• Recycling/garbage Pick-up – garbage pick-up, Minimax recycling truck, and compost collection operating as usual; transfer depot remains operational; Please note that there will be no Special Collections taking place until further notice – Important: please refrain from placing any carboard in the large blue recycling bins during this time
• Public Works – Water & Sewer remain on 24/7 basis; road maintenance and heavy equipment as needed
• Capital – Administration and engineering services, as needed
• Lands – Tioweró:ton caretaker services remain on 24/7 basis
• Labor Office – MSI claims, premiums/coverage will continue to be processed; employee resource regarding benefits if Covid-19 is contracted
• Justice Services – ticket payment/warrants: to be determined

It is probable that other changes will be implemented in the future, as deemed necessary. The MCK appreciates everyone’s patience as we all work together to maintain our health and safety during this challenging time.