COVID-19 - Peguis First Nation

Peguis COVID-19

Boohzoo, the Peguis COVID-19 Pandemic Team is working together with Chief & Council on the Peguis COVID-19 Pandemic Plan to protect the community. We do have a plan for our community that will help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We NEED EVERYONE to support this plan and UNDERSTAND this important information to help protect all of our families. The Peguis Community Bulletin will continue to be issued as information changes. Past issues can be found in the timeline below.

LOCAL COVID-19 SUPPORT

PEGUIS COVID-19 HOTLINE: (204) 645-2869 or (204) 645-4738 or peguiscovid19@outlook.com
Peguis Health Centre: (204) 645-2169
Manitoba Health Links: (204) 788-8200 or 1 (888) 315-9257 (Toll Free)
Peguis Mental Health Services: (204) 999-5414
Jordan’s Principle: (204) 645-2169
Peguis Child & Family Services: (204) 645-2049
LINK | LINK 2 | Peguis Central School, Letter to Community
TAKE A SELF ASSESSMENT | COVID-19 Online Screening Tool
LINK | Community Screening Locations

OFF-RESERVE MEMBER SUPPORT

PEGUIS COVID-19 HOTLINE: (204) 645-3291 or peguiscovid19@outlook.com
Manitoba Health Links: (204) 788-8200 or 1 (888) 315-9257 (Toll Free)
Post Secondary Contact: Rhonda Olson at rhondaolson@peguispostsecondary.com
Jordan’s Principle: Millie Anderson (IRTC) 1 (204) 891-3409, Out of Province/Canada: 1 (855) 572-4633
TAKE A SELF ASSESSMENT | COVID-19 Online Screening Tool
LINK | Community Screening Locations

OTHER SUPPORT AVAILABLE

LINK | Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
LINK | Employee Information during COVID-19
LINK | Child & Family Benefits
LINK | Province Creates Web Portal to Supplement Home Learning Resources for Parents and Caregivers
LINK | Enhanced Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
LINK | Province of Manitoba
LINK | Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
LINK | Increase to the GST/HST Credit Amount
LINK | Cash Flow Tax Relief
LINK | Care for Your Mental Health – Virtual Therapy Program
LINK | Child Care During COVID-19
LINK | Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
LINK | Canada Mortgage and Housing Protection Program
LINK | Rent Increase Freeze for Tenants
LINK | Rent Increase Freeze for Landlords
LINK | Information for Shelters
LINK | COVID-19 Phishing Scams

LINKS

Peguis Website: www.peguisfirstnation.ca/covid-19
Peguis Facebook: www.facebook.com/peguisfirstnation
Country Rock Radio 102.7 FM
Province of Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/covid19
Public Health Agency of Canada: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html

Peguis Emergency BCR’s & Notices

Travel Ban Update | Effective April 22, 2020, members residing in Peguis First Nation are recommended not to travel outside of the community in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Any members travelling to these areas will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
– Restricted Areas: Winnipeg, Selkirk and Dauphin
– High-Risk Areas: Brandon, Portage la Prairie, cities along Highway #1

LINK | Leadership Address to Community,

LINK | State of Emergency in effect as of March 20, 2020

LINK | Burn Ban in Effect as of April 2, 2020, any member found responsible for a fire will be fined.

LINK | Restricted Check Points

Curfew: 10:00pm–6:00am Daily, all check point access will be closed during curfew, starting Sunday

Open Check Point Locations:
1) Highway 325/224
2) Mi-Ki-Nak Road
3) Ashern Road

Who is Allowed to Enter:
– Band members residing on reserve
– Those members that live on the community South boundaries (Hodgson, Fisher Branch, etc.)
– Essential Workers
– Essential Suppliers/ Deliveries
– Emergency personnel
– Essential medical appointments/ surgeries
– Essential Hunters

Who is Restricted from Entering:
– Members Residing Off-Reserves
– Visitors to Communities- Non-Essential Workers
– Non-Essential Suppliers
– NO Cottage/Fishing Access

When Entering/Exiting
– You will be screened/questioned
– Those returning to the community from restricted areas must self-isolate for 14 days
– You will be asked to provide shopping receipts

Drive Careful, be respectful with workers and be patient as there may be a wait period. For access arrangements, please call the 24/7 Peguis COVID-19 Hotline at (204) 645-2869 or (204) 645-4738. If you experience fever, cough, shortness of breath or have symptoms of a respiratory illness (regardless of travel), even if mild, stay home until your symptoms are gone. Members that are experiencing symptoms are asked to stay home and contact the Peguis Health Centre at (204) 645-2169.