Kahnawake schools, daycares, Youth Center and arena close as organizations address COVID-19

03/13/2020

On behalf of the various organizations and services in the community, the Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) wishes to inform Kahnawa�kehr�:non that all schools and daycares will be closed for at least the two weeks � similar to the situation throughout Quebec. The Kahnaw�:ke Sports Complex and Kahnaw�:ke Youth Center will also close immediately for the same period of time.

Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre has also taken measures to protect patients, staff and visitors. Of note, a screening process has been implemented for anyone entering the building.  

A meeting was held earlier today, which included representatives from the MCK�s Public Safety Division, Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre, Peacekeepers, Fire Brigade, Step-by-Step and educational authorities to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Collective efforts are underway and will continue on an ongoing basis until the crisis subsides.

With the increase in persons being in self-isolation protocol due to travel or potential contact with COVID-19, it was decided at the meeting that those providing essential services will continue their work evaluating impacts on staffing to ensure their ability to provide necessary services.

�We are working collectively to put together contingency plans to deal with COVID-19 in the most effective ways possible,� said Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips. �We are meeting on a daily basis and will make every effort possible to keep our population as safe and healthy as possible.�

�Along with the Kahnawake911 Facebook page, we will continue to use every means at our disposal to keep our people informed on the latest developments and how they impact Kahnaw�:ke,� Phillips added. �It is extremely important that people don�t act on rumors or innuendo, so we ask that you tell your friends, family members and neighbors to use Kahnawake911 as much as possible.�