Best Practices Surrounding Status Cards During Covid-19
Emergency Financing for First Nation Business Owners affected by the COVID-19 Shutdown
June 9, 2020
Aazhaawe ferry has resumed full schedule.
March 24, 2020
Dear Members,
The Chief and Council want to take this opportunity to update you on what we have been doing to combat the COVID 19 virus. Like everyone in the world, we are unsure of what effects that it will have on ourselves and loved ones. We will continue to work together to ensure our people are safe. Our leadership is constantly monitoring the situation and in regular contact with Provincial and Federal officials.
Social Distancing
We cannot do this alone. We need everyone to stay home (except for those who need to go to work or to buy groceries) and implement Social and Physical Distancing and other health practices to stop the spread of the virus. This will go a long way to combat the spread. We will ensure that all essential First Nation services continue.
$1000 Member Support Payment
We realize that in this time all members of the First Nation will be affected by the financial impacts of the pandemic. People may be laid off or on a limited income and have difficulty covering basic essentials. That is why we are accessing emergency dollars from our trust for a $1000 Member Support Payment to help everyone get through this.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED. ALL MEMBERS AS OF March 31, 2020 WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT.
The First Nation will be using the data which was provided in connection with December’s Coldwater payments.
Our First Nation is strong and we get the strength from our people. Although this pandemic is very serious we know that if we stay diligent and practice all the safety precautions our First Nation will survive this.
Miigwetch,
Chief and Council
Communication
An Emergency Task Force has been implemented and consists of;
Donna Big Canoe
donna.bigcanoe@georginaisland.com
Bill McCue
905-914-3347
william.mccue@georginaisland.com
Pat Big Canoe
pat.bigcanoe@georginaisland.com
Benson Big Canoe
905-909-0380
benson.bigcanoe@georginaisland.com
Lauri Hoeg
289-716-4193
Lauri.hoeg@georginaisland.com
Lorna Fitzpatrick
905-953-6044
lfitzpatrick@onehealth.ca
Harmony Taylor
289-338-6057
harmony.taylor@georginaisland.com
Janice Taylor
905-955-3452
janice.taylor@georginaisland.com
Any questions or concerns should be directed through the task force.
The task force will be communicating weekly updates every Tuesday to the community regarding what is happening in the media and how we are responding to it.
Information will be available on the CGI website, Facebook and Nish Radio. (Hard copies will NOT be distributed to mitigate virus risks)
Operations and Services
All non-essential band buildings and recreation facilities are closed until further notice. This includes;
library,
church,
resource building
trails building,
school and daycare, (Childcare fees will be stopped during closure)
Community center will only be open for emergency purposes
Health building will be open for pre-scheduled appointments with the nurse or doctor only
Emergency services continue to be in full operation. This includes Fire, Police and First Response Units.
Water treatment plant is operational and will continue to run as is (any questions pertaining to this should be directed to Councillor Benson Big Canoe)
We will keep the community notified as to the status of any community events or gatherings as we move forward
Garbage and recycling pick up will continue
Community Members Responsibilities
Practice Social Distancing, that means 3 meters apart from others.
It is imperative you self-isolate for 14 days if you are returning from travel, this also means from your family that haven’t travelled.
We advise that if you visit elders you practice safe caution before doing so
Members/Residents are asked NOT to bring visitors/guests to the community, this is a time to practice social distancing.
If you are going over ask if family or friends need supplies also
Members who run home businesses are also asked NOT to bring customers to the community.
Stay in touch with others by telephone and technology.
Go outside and enjoy the fresh air but walk to exercise not to socialize.
Reduce the amount of times you go to the mainland for essentials.
Staying Home is the best way to keep our community safe
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