FIRST NATION Bi-weekly COVID-19 Information Newsletter May 15, 2020

The Bi-weekly COVID-19 Information Newsletters is to communication to Members as YKDFN offices, facilities and programs are closed due to COVID-19 and practicing . Currently, the NWT Emergency remains and public health orders are still in-effect with travel and entry restrictions, and mandatory isolation.

We do have Essential Staff working from Dettah Administration Office, Ndilo Administration Office, and Community Wellness Division to ensure the operation of our First Nation, while still providing essential services and support to Members through phone and e-mail as well as check our website www.ykdene.com. Feel free to contact our offices for information or any support you need.

YKDFN Website www.ykdene.com COVID-19 YKDFN Security Ndilo: Shannon Betsina 867-445-3856 Dettah: TBD (open until filled) 867-446-0943 Dettah Administration Tel. 873-4307 Fax 867-5969 E-mail [email protected] Ndilo Administration Office Tel. 873-8951 Fax 873-8545 E-mail [email protected] Community Wellness Division Tel. 920-2925 Fax 920-8517 E-mail [email protected] Dechita Naowo Tel. 873-9037 Fax: 669-9002 E-mail [email protected] YKDFN Housing Division Tel. 920-4403 Fax: 873-3563

OTHER PHONE NUMBERS

EMERGENCIES DIAL 9-1-1

RCMP 867-669-1111 Sobering Centre 867-873-3272 Stanton Territorial Hospital 867-699-4111 Salvation Army 867-920-4673 Primary Care Centre 867-920-7777 Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511

Frame Lake Community Clinic 867-767-9125 YWCA Family Violence Shelter 867-920-2777

Range Lake walk-in Clinic 867-873-4881 Hope’s Haven Emerg. Shelter Youth 867-766-4673 NWT Health & Social Services 867-873-7224 COVID Protect NWT (8am-8pm) 1-833-378-8297 NWT Helpline 1-800-661-0844 NWT COVID Support Line Dial 811 Kids Helpline 1-800-668-6868

ENR Fire Hotline 1-877-698-3473 Roman Catholic Church: Poison Control 1-800-332-1414 Fr. Marek 867-444-8700 Wildlife Emergency 867-873-7181 Fr. Joe Daley 867-688-1590 NWT Spill Line 867-920-8130 Jim Lynn 867-444-0111

Safe Ride 867-445-7202

COVID-19 Cases as of May 14 at 9:00 AM NWT IN : 72,536 290 Completed Tests: 1,977 11 21,494 Negative Tests: 1,972 5 39.931 Tests Pending: 27 0 Newfoundland/Lab. 261 Confirmed Cases: 5 2,376 120 Recovered Cases: 5 6,407 1,024 577 27

News Releases from GNWT

Path to Eased Public Health Restrictions Set By GNWT Yellowknife — May 12, 2020 News Releases (https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/path-eased-public-health-restrictions-set-gnwt) Today, the GNWT charted a path to emerging from the current public health measures implemented to contain COVID- 19 in the NWT – and the easing could start within a week. The plan, titled Emerging Wisely, outlines where we are today, how we got here, and a five-part approach for gradually moving the territory from the containment measures in-place today through four phases of eased measures. The path includes progressively-eased restrictions on people, businesses, and activities important to residents. Beginning as soon as circumstances allow and rolling out over the next 12-18 months, the phases are as follows: • Current state: Containment • Relaxing Phase 1: First steps • Relaxing Phase 2: Next steps • Relaxing Phase 3: Careful steps past the second wave • Final Measures Lifted Included are descriptions of what requirements must be met to begin moving into each phase, what kinds of activities will be considered within each phase, and timeframes in which they can be expected (where they can be predicted). Notably, the plan introduces a new model for indoor visitation – the Friendship Circle – whose implementation will begin in phase one. The plan also highlights the measures which will need to be in place until a vaccine or effective treatment is widely available to NWT residents. There are also scenarios described which could cause the territory to move back to stricter measures. While everything will be done to avoid returning to aggressive containment measures, three criteria for considering a return to containment measures are also identified: • Travel prohibition and restriction failures • Loss of contact tracing abilities • Health system breakdown Quotes “Responding to the threat of COVID-19 in the Northwest Territories required strong measures and swift action. Because of the actions we took, the NWT is now in a position to start gradually relaxing the restrictions on our people and communities, including allowing bigger indoor and outdoor gatherings, and allowing some businesses to re-open. The measured approach outlined by Dr. Kandola will help us get the NWT and its economy moving again, while continuing to protect the health of NWT residents.” -Caroline Cochrane, Premier “Residents and businesses have made huge sacrifices to protect each other in this unprecedented time. And together, we did something amazing: we all got on the same team to change our lifestyles, and we contained this virus for now. And that means that together, we can now start gradually, and safely re-introducing the things we love most into our daily routines. So, as we move forward, focus on your wellbeing because we’re in this fight for the long-haul – and we need to be in it together.” -Diane Thom, Minister of Health and Social Services Quick facts • Some measures are going to have to stay in place until the pandemic is over, including: o Travel restrictions at the border; o Self-isolation for returning travelers; and o Robust testing. • There may be a need to re-impose restrictions when COVID-19 risk levels increase. These restrictions may not need to be the same for all communities and regions. Where community spread remains limited, regional or community- specific restrictions will be considered so areas considered to be at lower-risk may maintain their freedoms while outbreaks are controlled. • Here’s how indoor visitation will work, beginning in phase one: o Each household can have up to five people they don’t live with come over and be inside their house. A maximum of 10 people in total can be inside the house at any time. This is required.

o It's strongly recommended that in your household, you keep a circle of friends as small as possible. It’s also strongly recommended that you keep physical distance of two metres in your house as much as you can to protect each other. o If you’re having someone over who’s older, has a weaker immune system, or has an illness already, we strongly recommend your house doesn’t have anyone else over while they are. o Our message to NWT resident: use your common sense to protect each other while we all get some relief from being cooped up. • The phases and eased measures identified in the plan were developed through an exhaustive risk assessment completed by the Department of Health and Social Services – based on balancing personal freedoms with the need to manage the public health crisis through 2-3 waves throughout Canada and the United States. • The public health risk assessment in the appendix provides useful information for organizations to understand what steps they must take to get ready to re-open. • The Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission has guidance and advice to be provided to those looking for information on how to implement these requirements in their workplaces. They are available to answer questions about workplaces. • Additional questions on complying with the requirements of these phases should be sent to [email protected]

Other Information available online: “Emerging Wisely” plan - online version of the GNWT’s plan for emerging from the current public health measures implemented to contain COVID-19 in the NWT, you can find it here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/services/public-health-orders/emerging-wisely A one page overview is available here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/sites/covid/files/resources/emerging-wisely-essential-steps-eased-restrictions.pdf

GNWT Extends Territorial Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency Yellowknife — May 12, 2020 Public Service Announcement (https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/gnwt-extends-territorial-public-health-emergency-and-state-emergency-0) The territory-wide Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories. Both extensions will take effect as of May 13, 2020 and expire on May 26. These extensions are due to the continued need for response to the COVID-19 global pandemic to protect public health in the Northwest Territories and do not indicate a significant change in circumstances or an increased risk to the people of the NWT. Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the recommendation of Chief Public Health Officer Kami Kandola. Premier Caroline Cochrane, in her capacity of Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, extended the territory-wide state of emergency under the Emergency Management Act. This extension of the Public Health Emergency allows the Chief Public Health Officer to continue to take strong, binding actions to protect all Northwest Territories residents, and swiftly respond to the daily evolving needs of the healthcare system as it tackles a pandemic. Extending the State of Emergency ensures the Emergency Management Organization (EMO) continues to be in a position to support the orders issued by the Chief Public Health Officer. While the Northwest Territories is currently in containment mode, with no evidence of community spread and all cases recovered, we continue to see new cases in the rest of Canada. With community spread continuing at high levels across Canada, the risk presented remains high to the Northwest Territories. The NWT relies in part on out-of-territory workers to maintain essential services and deliver on critical projects. The need to maintain border controls to limit the exposure to COVID-19 continues to be a priority. Dr. Kandola has indicated she will continue to recommend extensions to the Public Health Emergency until the situation has changed considerably across Canada. With the current Public Health Emergency in place, the Chief Public Health Officer has been able to safeguard our territory and to develop forward looking plans that are only possible with the Public Health Emergency and the State of Emergency in place. These extensions reflect the need to remain vigilant and swiftly respond to any changes to the current situation in the Northwest Territories. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to enhance our response to the COVID-19 pandemic in an ongoing effort to protect the health of the residents of the Northwest Territories. All residents are reminded to follow the orders and advice from the Chief Public Health Officer during this challenging time.

ADMINISTRATION

Communities Security & RCMP Patrols Call for Artists YKDFN COVID-19 Security Liaison Officers YKDFN invites YKDFN members who are professional artists or have Ndilo: Shannon Betsina 867-445 3856 an interest in pursuing the Arts to submit Expressions of Interest to Dettah: TBD 867-446 0943 be selected for any upcoming events, projects, and programs. Open to all art forms including visual, literary, performing arts, architecture The duties of these officers are to inform, observe and report. Please and design, media arts (sound, video, photograph), ID some other call the RCMP 669-1111 if you require intervention on matters form of art. This is to begin gathering names to update skill base pertaining to law enforcement. inventory. RCMP is patrolling and enforcing the NWT public health order. Report anyone partying, underage drinking, public drunkenness, How to Apply: drinking and driving, overall, anyone disobeying this order. Contact Tina Sangris, Administration Assistant Tel. 867-873-8951 E-mail [email protected] Do not confront them, call the RCMP (24 hours) or Protect NWT Provide your name, personal and contact information, form of art. (8am-8pm hours). Your complaint will be investigated. 17 and under must have parental/guardian permission. Call: RCMP (24 hours) Tel. 669-1111 Protect NWT (8am-8pm hours) Tel. 1-833-378-8297 Joint YKDFN/City Yk Economic Development Strategy YKDFN and the City of Yk are working on a separate NEW (never been Income Tax Filing done before) Joint Economic Development Strategy. Over the past The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre - Tax Preparer, Al Harvey, is still many years, YKDFN and City of Yk have worked in their own silos and providing free tax filing services for individuals with $50,000 or less their own initiatives, it is now time for both YKDFN and the City to total income. Available to students, income support clients, Elders. both benefit from economic development on Chief Drygeese Territory. MDB Insight partnered with Dillon Consulting are the Can e-mail or drop off your paperwork and contact by phone. He will consultants working on this new strategy. need all your all tax slips, T4’s, SIN, Address, Birthdate. Al Harvey E-mail [email protected] Cell 445-6223 Please let me know by e-mail if you would like to be contacted and be a part of change and ensure that your voice is heard and noted in If income is higher than $50,000, Tax Preparer Nathan Ensing is the creation of a new Joint YKDFN/City Yk Economic Development available at rate $200 per couple. Strategy. Your input is very important to us! Nathan Ensing E-mail [email protected] Cell 444-7698 Contact: Lena Black E-mail [email protected]

Medical Travel – Dettah Residents YKDFN is on YouTube If an NIHB recipient who lives in Dettah requires taxi to access health Please subscribe and listen to our YKDFN YouTube Channel and services in YK, Medical Travel will coordinate and pay for the taxi. YKDFN Wiiliideh Drummers! Service is only available to people who need to travel for health services. This is an NIHB benefit administered by medical travel. YKDFN YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3cnthjp1A6e0- Ndilo clients are considered YK residents and ineligible for a taxi as 0T5MmGvbw/featured they have access to YK transit service as none is available in Dettah. YKDFN Wiiliideh Drummers: For more info, call Medical Travel 669-4115 from 7am-11pm. https://youtu.be/Hr6aJRRiydA

Dettah Water Payments Outreach Services and Information Dettah Administration now has a Interac Debit Machine for Water Can help YKDFN Members navigate to YKDFN programs, support, payments only. Can accept debit card, VISA, Mastercard. services, and information, as well Government programs, services, No cashback available. and information. Contact: Angela Lafferty 873-4307 / 688-2997 Caribou Meat Requests Eileen B. Betsina 873-9037 / 447-3758 Caribou Meat distribution is managed only by Dettah Administration, not other departments. Available for YKDFN Members per household on monthly basis.

Please call the YKDFN Dettah Administration Reception to request and add name to distribution list at Tel. 873-4307.

MUNICIPAL WORKS

DO NOT COME IN CONTACT OR DISRUPT ANY TRUCK YKDFN RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE/REFUSE LARGE ITEM PICK UP OPERATORS. THEY ARE ESSENTIAL WORKERS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN Dettah Large Item Pick-Up DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES. YKDFN will do large item pick-up in Dettah from May 21-22 DETTAH The followings items will not be picked up. Water: 1. Hazardous Waste Items • YKDFN arranged one additional water delivery per week. a. Batteries, paints, solvents, oils, chemicals, oil tanks, • This additional delivery will only occur on weekdays and must animal and human waste (honey bags/buckets), small be requested. engines/motors, propane tanks, motor bikes, etc. • Requests must be placed with the Dettah Admin. Office 2. Recyclable Items Reception Tel. (867) 873 4307, before 12:00 PM. a. Cardboard, glass, newspaper, grass clippings, yard waste, • No requests will be accepted after 12:00 PM. brush, etc.

Sewage: b. E-waste items such as computers, TV's, printers, etc. • YKDFN arranged for one additional pump-out per week • This additional delivery pump-out must be requested. ITEMS THAT WILL BE PICKED-UP include items such as: o Bulky items such as couches, beds, furniture, bicycles, and • Requests must be placed directly with Akaitcho Bay Trucking (Victor Crapeau) Cell 765-8748 before 12:00 PM. barbeques (no propane tanks), etc.

NDILO Ndilo Large Item Pick-Up Water Members are encouraged to make use of the City of Yellowknife’s • Private Homeowners - YKDFN arranged one additional water Spring Amnesty Event scheduled to take place at the Yellowknife delivery per week. This additional delivery will only occur on Solid Waste Facility from May 19 -22, from 1–4 p.m. for Public weekdays and must be requested. Drop-Off. • Requests must be placed with WB Water Services Tel. (867) 873-4659, before 12:00 PM weekdays. YKDFN will do large item pick-up in Ndilo from May 27-29 • No requests will be accepted after 12:00 PM. The followings items will not be picked up. • Public Housing Units are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1. Tipping Fee Items a. Fridges, freezers, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, Sewage: washers, dryers, hot water tanks, cars, tires, residential • YKDFN arranged for one additional pump-out per week construction waste, etc. • Requests must be placed with the Dettah Admin. Office 2. Hazardous Waste Items Reception Tel. (867) 873 4307, before 11:00 AM.to arrange a. Batteries, paints, solvents, oils, chemicals, oil tanks, third pump-out on Sundays only. animal and human waste (honey bags/buckets), small • Please conserve water and rely on scheduled water deliveries and pump-outs. engines/motors, propane tanks, motor bikes, etc. 3. Recyclable Items a. Cardboard, glass, newspaper, grass clippings, yard waste, brush, etc. b. E-waste items such as computers, TV's, printers, etc.

DETTAH URGENCY ITEMS THAT WILL BE PICKED-UP include items such as: After hours Dettah Urgency regarding o Bulky items such as couches, beds, furniture, bicycles, and community or municipal matters, call: barbeques (no propane tanks), etc. Community & Public Works Manager Ryan Peters Cell # 867-445-0803 For more information, please contact REPORT WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS Ryan Peters Cell Community/Public Works Manager Call GNWT Environmental & Natural Resources (ENR) Dettah Administration Emergency Phone # 867-873-7181 Tel. 867-873-4307 ext. 2006 Office # 867-767-9238 ext. 53247

MUNICIPAL WORKS YKDFN HOUSING DIVISION

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST YKDFN Housing Division Message YKDFN is supporting and looking after their community members Our office doors are locked due to COVID-19, but still open. Please during the COVID Pandemic to ensure the safety and well-being call our office first to notify staff to prepare for your visit to pay rent. of citizens. Maintenance is still available to ensure all units are functioning.

YKDFN is looking for individuals who are self motivated, team For more information, please contact our office or Housing Manager. oriented with a positive attitude to fill the following part-time Office Tel. 920-4403 / Housing Manager Agatha Laboucan 446-5861 position for a term starting May 2020 to June 2020: Rent – NWT Housing Corporation Community Liaison Security Rental payments are deferred until June, but tenants are still being charged for their rent or mortgage charges and expected to make the Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: payments once public health order/precautions are lifted. ❖ Patrol the communities of Dettah, Ndilo and all other areas (including water bodies) as instructed by the appointed If tenants are still wanting to continue to make their rental direct supervisor; payments, they are encouraged to contact 1-844-NWT-HOME to ❖ Observe, inspect, document and report any occurrences and determine other methods of paying available. conditions as it relates to public safety and security; ❖ Inform and raise awareness with members of the public as to Housing Maintenance existing conditions pertaining to public safety and security; To ensure the safety of our Maintenance staff going into units to ❖ Correspond with the RCMP, GNWT Department Health and complete work orders we ask all tenants please make sure you keep other parties as directed by the direct supervisor regarding your units clean and sanitized. certain occurrences; ❖ Care and maintain of all provided resources as provided by employer to execute duties. YKDFN HOUSING EMERGENCY To qualify, you must have: After hours YKDFN Housing Division ❖ Valid Class 5 Drivers License Emergency for Dettah/Ndilo rental units ❖ Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate; # 867-446-0937 or 867-340-0355 ❖ Excellent communication skills; Housing Manager 446-5861 ❖ Report and Incident Writing Skills

A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required as this part-time position will involve commuting between the communities of Dettah, Ndilo and the City of Yellowknife.

The ability to speak a Dene language, knowledge and/or experience with cultural history and customs of the Wiiliideh people and previous experience working with organizations are all definite assets.

FAX, EMAIL OR DROP OFF YOUR RESUME TO: Human Resources Division Yellowknives Dene First Nation P.O. Box 2514 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P8 Fax: 867-873-5969 Email: [email protected]

We thank all who apply and advise that only those short listed will be contacted.

DECHĮTA NÀOWO COMMUNITY WELLNESS

Online and Experiential Courses Elder Check In Dechı̨ta Nàowo is offering a mix of online and experiential courses Melissa Sangris is doing weekly phone check-in and support for our as follows: Elders (ages 65+) to ensure they are safe, healthy, needs are met. • Gardening Basics – (June – August) Apply by May 15 • Environmental Monitoring – Regulatory, Research and Core Our Elder shuttle is suspended—its very important that families help (July – December) Apply by May 15 their Elder and go and shop for them. If Elders don’t have anyone to • Academic Upgrading – English, Math, Science (June) Apply by shop for them, Melissa can provide help and shop for them with their May 15 own money. • Financial Literacy (August) Apply by June 30 Contact: Melissa Sangris 445-8048. • Office Admin (September – March) Apply by June 30 • Personal Caregiver (September – March) Apply by June 30 Counselling Services Cyndi Caisse is providing weekly phone call counselling services. We First Come, First Served. Limited spaces so apply early. Please understand that during this time you may feel stressed. If you feel contact Eileen B. Betsina at 447-3758. Please check the YKDFN you need to talk to someone please contact Cyndi and Jennifer to get official Facebook page for more information. Cyndi to call you. Contact: Cyndi Caisse (306) 930-3276 / Jennifer 445-4520 Fish for Elders Dechı̨ta Nàowo have pulled our nets out of the water now. We Family Activity Packs have stored some fish in the freezer so will be delivering fish once a Theresa and team are providing family activity kits to the children week for the next few weeks to the older Elders only. that have accessed our Chekoa Program prior to COVID-19. The kit includes a board game, crafts, reading challenge, word searches, On-the-Land Assistance Applications practicing handwriting, etc. We hope we will be able to prepare and Please contact Jessica Vital at 444-8076 or [email protected] to provide additional kits to additional families. Also providing weekly apply for YKDFN COVID-19 On-the-Land Assistance. Applications phone check-in. are available at ykdene.com. Contact: Theresa Lynn 765-8686

Desktop Computers and Laptops Mama Bebia If your students require a desktop computer or laptop to keep up Karen is providing weekly calls for Mama Bebia Support. with their school studies, please contact Rachel Tambour-Zoe at 445-7561 or call Dechı̨ta Nàowo main office at 873-9037. A big Provide support mahsi cho to Computers for Schools for donating desktops for this Emergency food hampers, Homelessness referral, and Income purpose. A big mahsi cho to Computers for Schools for donating Assistance support desktops for this purpose. Contact: Jennifer Drygeese 920-2925 / 445-4520

Homework Assistance and Google Classroom If your child requires help with their homework or would like to access additional educational resources online, please contact Rachel Tambour-Zoe at 445-7561.

Post Secondary Student Interviews Dechı̨ta Nàowo is interviewing current and recent Post Secondary students regarding supports they have received while attending school. If you would like to be interviewed and haven’t been contacted yet, please call Dechı̨ta Nàowo main office at 873-9037.

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