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High Heat Relief for Elders at the Whitehouse

Kahnawake – June 18, 2020, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services wishes to inform the community that it has prepared the White House next to Mohawk Council of Kahnawake for elders wishing to get relief from the heat.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning that will last to early next week. The highs are expected to reach between 30 and 34 Degree Celsius. The temperatures combined with humidity will give humidex values between 35 and 40 degrees.

ELDERS RELIEF FROM THE HIGH HEAT

Kahnawake – May 26, 2020, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services wishes to inform the community that it has prepared the White House next to Mohawk Council for elders wishing to get relief from the heat.

CLIENTS VISITING KSCS FACILITIES FOR SERVICES MUST WEAR A FACE MASK

Kahnawake – May 26, 2020 – Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services wishes to inform the community that we are now requiring clients to wear a face mask when they come to our facilities.

KSCS POSTPONES ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS

Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services’ wishes to inform the community that the upcoming KSCS Board of Directors’ elections scheduled for June will be postponed to December to maintain a functional Board until it is deemed safe to host the election.

KSCS OFFERING MODIFIED SUMMER PROGRAMMING THIS YEAR

Kahnawake – May 21, 2020 – Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services wishes to inform the community that given the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent health concerns, we will not be offering any in-person summer camps or groups this summer.

VISITATIONS AT THE TURTLE BAY ELDER'S LODGE ON HOLD

Kahnawake – May 13, 2020 – On Friday May 8, 2020 Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) Management Team postponed the planned reopening of visitation rights to families who have parents living at Turtle Bay Elders Lodge.

Upcoming Holiday Closure Notice

Please click on the calendar icon at the top of the page to be taken to more information about how to access services, including emergency food services

TBEL COVID-19 Resident Visitation Guildelines

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Turtle Bay Elders Lodge has implemented new visitation guidelines. The guidelines will be in place until further notice. Please click on the post title to view the guidelines or check them out on our Facebook page.

ELDER PASSING INTO SKY WORLD

It is with the utmost sorrow that we must let the community know of the passing into the Sky World one of our precious elders.

EMERGENCY FOOD SERVICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Kahnawake- April 9, 2020- Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) wishes to inform the community of the holiday schedule for the Emergency Food Basket Service. Community members who receive the prepared meals delivery will not be affected by the Easter holiday.

KSCS OPENS EMERGENCY ISOLATION SHELTER

(Kahnawake – April 3, 2020 The Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force has directed Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) to open an Emergency Isolation Shelter (EIS) in the community in order to further mitigate and prevent the possible transmission of the Covid-19 virus.

Emergency Food Distribution

KSCS and Kateri Food Basket would like to inform the community that Emergency Food distribution is to begin at 2:00 pm this afternoon. It is important for those receiving a basket to be home.

KSCS PARTNERING WITH KATERI FOOD BASKET

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.

CORVID-19 VIRUS AND THE FAMILY AND WELLNESS CENTER

Kahnawake – March 25, 2020 - Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) wanting to be transparent is informing the community that a KSCS staff member tested positive for COVID-19 virus. The staff member was at the Family and Wellness Center so we made a decision to assess potential contamination.

ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FOOD

Kahnawake – March 24, 2020 - Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services wishes to inform the community that we are opening an intake process for access to emergency food for elders in the community and those who have limited financial resources.

ESSENTIAL SERVICES AT KSCS

(Kahnawake – March 23, 2020) Due to the COVID-19 global health pandemic, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services has entered into essential services. There will be limited workers in the building, however, this does not change the delivery of services. ALL essential psychosocial services are available.

Staying Safe in Abusive Relationships During Covid-19

Survivors may be forced to stay in the home or in close proximity with their abusers during the COVID-19 isolation measures, which can create a circumstance where their safety is compromised. Survivors may need to alter their safety plans, if it is safe to do so. Remember that survivors are not alone and they may reach out to a number of support resources if in crisis or just need to talk, such as:

For Emergency Assistance Call the Kahnawake Peace Keepers at 450-632-6505

CORINA-19 Update

(Kahnawake – March 19, 2020) In an effort to comply with the Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) are mandating all non-essential services staff to work from home.

All non-essential KSCS staff working from home are doing so to support the Essential Support Services and workers. In addition, all non-essential services staff can be called upon to help ensure other community Essential Services areas have the human resources needs met if required.

Restricted Acces to the Elders Lodge and Independen Living Services

Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services would like to inform the community that the Elders Lodge & Independent Living Center cannot accept deliveries or donations of any kind (including food form resturants) for the duration of the pandemic period.
These interim measures are supported by the COVID-19 Task Force to further protect the residents at these locations. We appreciate the communities good will and appreciate the offers however safety is paramount over all else.
We thank the community for their continued understanding

Psychological Resources for Parents

There are all kinds of resources out there about activities to do while self-isolating at home with your family. As a parent, make sure you are kind to yourself and take the time you need to stay healthy emotionally and psychologically.

Psychosocial tools in how to reduce anxieties

HELPFUL ONLINE TOOLS AND APPS

MINDSHIFT (FREE) - MindShift™ CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.

https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/

ESSENTIAL SERVICES LIST and SUSPENDED ACTIVITIES due to COVID -19

As you are aware Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) has suspending all non-essential services for 2 weeks this past Friday, March 13, 2020.

BELOW IS THE LIST OF SUSPENDED ACTIVITIES AND THE OUTLINES of ESSENTIAL SERVICES available

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource

We have attached a link to an important document for parents in how they should be talking children about the COVID-19
The document will help you, your children and families reduce some anxiety surrounding the current situation .

https://www.kscs.ca/sites/default/files/field/file-attachment/Talking%20...

KSCS SUSPEND ALL BUT ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS

(Kahnawake – March 13, 2020) In an effort to support community emergency response efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 virus, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) are suspending all non-essential services for the next 2 weeks effective immediately.

The decision to go to essential services was made in consultation with Kahnawake’s Public Safety Division. Clients of KSCS who already have appointments booked with a counsellor are encouraged to contact them before coming to our offices.

Talking Circle

In light of recent events in the community, the Family and Wellness Center will be holding a talking circle/debriefing session for community members. Please click on the calendarto find out more.