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Notice to Small Business/Entrepreneur Support Program Applicants

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Cheques are available for pick up at the Band Office on Friday, April 3, 2020, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. If you are unable to pick up your own cheque and designate someone to pick it up for you, your designate must have a signed note from you giving them permission. Your designate will be required to sign for the cheque.

The next period of Income Support will cover the period from Sunday March 29 – April 11, 2020. Applications must be submitted to the Band Office by 4:00 PM, Monday April 13, 2020. Any forms handed in after 4:00 PM will be processed the following week.

Applications for the next period will be available at Band Office reception on Monday, April 6, 2020, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Questions may be directed to Angela Ashkewe, Business and Employment Support Worker.

Email: besw@nawashfn.ca

Phone: 519-534-1689 ext. 225

Information on the application process can be found here.

Food Bank Invites All Residents

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The COVID-19 virus is highly contagious. The best way to keep it out of the community and protect the health of our families and neighbours is by limiting contact with people outside Neyaashiinigmiing. To help us keep our distance during the pandemic crisis, the Food Bank program has expanded its operations with more days and more stock. The Food Bank provides a healthy selection of foodstuffs, including meat, dairy, grains, canned goods, fresh produce and even pet food. They can even include some common personal hygiene products.

While it has always been open to all residents, the Chief and Council urge every household to take advantage of the Food Bank at this time and avoid unnecessary trips to the supermarket.

Food Bank distribution will be open to all residents on Tuesdays, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, at the Community Centre.

How to Wash Your Hands Completely

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Frequent hand washing is an important part of slowing the spread of COVID-19. Think you know how to wash your hands already? Watch this useful video to see how much you’ve missed – and how to wash completely.

Emergency Living Wage Support Program Extended to May 4, 2020

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The COVID-19 crisis continues to grip Canada and the world, with few signs of resolving as yet. On the heels of extending the closure of non-essential Band programs, Chief and Council have also voted to extend the Emergency Living Wage support program until May 4, 2020. The program offers $450/week to qualified applicants who have been economically impacted by the pandemic. More information about the program, including application guidelines, can be found here: Small Business/Entrepreneur Living Wage Program.

Non-Essential Band Program Closure Extended to May 4, 2020

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Chief and Council have voted to extend the closure of non-essential Band programs until May 4, 2020. Band programs were temporarily shuttered on March 11, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The best medical advice to slow the progress of the outbreak is to practice social distancing, which means avoiding non-essential contact with people and keeping at least 2 meters apart. To protect the health and welfare of the public and staff, Council closed non-essential services and will now keep them closed through the month of April. Some services, notably health services, will remain available to the public by telephone, where appropriate and possible. While non-essential staff are asked to stay home and stay safe, all employees will continue to receive their full salary. Chief and Council appreciate everyone’s patience and support during this difficult time.

Community Emergency Response Group (CERG)

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Emergency Response Coordinator – Cynthia Jamieson
Fire/Emergency Medical Response – Nick Saunders
Police Services – Vincent Wurfel
Health Services – Cynthia Porter, Springdawn Keeshig
Social Services – Amy Ingram
Public Works – Bill Jones
Legal Counsel – Patrick Nadjiwon
Finance – John Ramage
Education – Carleen Keeshig
Communications – Michael Johnston

The Chief and Council’s priority is the health, safety and welfare of the community.  Chief and Council created the CERG and tasked those professionals with organizing the community response to the pandemic. The group will consider our urgent needs and make recommendations for any extraordinary actions necessary to protect the community back to the Chief and Council for implementation.