Mohawk Council of Kahnawake puts all non-essential services ON HOLD during pandemic

03/18/2020

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�: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 Kahnaw�: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 � Tiower�: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.