Clarification - Family members who live outside of the community may visit Kahnawake

06/02/2020

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to make a clarification on the press release issued Saturday, May 30th entitled, ′Non-local invited guests to be permitted in Kahnawake on June 1st.′

The release stated that it was permitted for non-locals to visit, but it should have read that ‘Family members’ who are invited guests may be on the Territory.’

This clarification is being made in an effort to relieve stress and anxiety that many family members are experiencing during this very difficult time. Visitors are asked to please respect the following measures:

• Physical distancing of 6 feet be maintained at all times
• All visits remain outdoors in groups of eight (8) or less
• Health Screening for signs and symptoms of family visitors is highly recommended
• Family members traveling from other provinces are recommended to self-isolate for 14 days 
• Family members who are traveling from the USA are still subject to the mandatory 14 days self isolation.

It is important to note that any visitors must be invited guests of Kahnawà:ke residents. Those found in the Territory without reason (not a guest or not for commerce purposes) are subject to fines.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.