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COVID-19 – April 6th

Apr 6, 2020

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Métis-specific emergency response (PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WIDELY)

*Full program details and instructions available on the MN-S website

On March 31, 2020 the Métis Nation Saskatchewan announced $2.88 million for immediate emergency COVID-19 relief measures for childcare, housing, and PPE. Below is a summary.

MN–S Emergency Housing Support Program

• One-time $500 payment to Métis households needing relief
• Available to registered and self-identifying Métis households accepted by the Métis community
• Download the application for emergency relief funds here and submit the completed application to your regional office.
• Contact your Regional rep to register for emergency funds / 1-833-343-8391

MN–S Childcare Support

• One-time $500 per child to a maximum of $2,500
• Children must be under 10; registered MN–S citizens; resident of SK for the past 6 months
• An MN–S daycare for first responders and emergency workers will also be available
• Full criteria and online applications are available on the MN–S website.
• You can access the application here. Submit the completed application to childcare@mns.work.
• Contact Lisa Fleming at lfleming@mns.work or 1-833-343-8391

MN–S Personal Protective Equipment Program

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may include hand sanitizer, masks, disinfectant cleaning supplies, gloves, clinical thermometers
• Available to registered and self-identifying Métis
• MN–S will access and distribute supplies and Regions will identify at-risk Métis
• Identify need to your Regional representative / 1-833-343-8391

 

Student Updates

• Gabriel Dumont Institute/Dumont Technical Institute classes continue to be delivered remotely.

 

Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Employment Funded Clients:

• GDITE funded clients whose programs are interrupted or altered will not have their income support, dependent care, and other non-travel-related allowances penalized, reduced, or cancelled.
• Additional supports are available for funded clients who are required to relocate due to the COVID-19 situation.
• Additional supports are also being offered to funded clients whose programs are interrupted or altered, who would benefit from tutoring.
• GDITE funded clients whose programs are cancelled or extended due to COVID-19 will be allowed a one-time extension to their intervention.

 

GDI Graduation Ceremonies

• All graduation ceremonies and events for all GDI/DTI/GDC programs to June 30, 2020 are postponed. Rescheduling to celebrate/mark graduations will be assessed in the future.

 

Public Updates

• GDI facilities and service offices are closed to public access. Students and clients may be served by appointment and/or remotely. Call GDI toll-free at 1-877-488-6888.

 

• GDITE career, employment, and training services to Métis continue to be available. Find more information at https://gdins.org/career-and-employment/career-counselling/

 

GDI Golf Tournament

• The GDI Golf Tournament, scheduled for May 29, 2020, is postponed. A tentative future date is August 21, 2020. Contact scholarships@gdins.org for more info.

 

For everyone’s health and safety it is imperative to work together to limit exposure and spread of illness.

• Practice effective handwashing techniques. Wash hands regularly with soap and water and for at least 20 seconds.
• Stay home if you are sick (to prevent spreading illness to other people).
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or cough or sneeze into your arm. Turn away from other people. Dispose of tissues immediately.
• Wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or using a tissue.
• Do not touch your face (eyes, nose, or mouth).
• Keep a distance of at least two meters (six feet) between people.

 

COVID-19 Information Online

Residents can go to www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 for the latest information.

 

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s (SPSA) toll free line, 1-855-559-5502, is now being offered 24 hours, 7 days a week.  The SPSA toll free line was established in order to answer non-health specific questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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