STAY SAFE: LEARN MORE ABOUT COVID-19

A novel Coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019, this virus was identified as the COVID-19 or Coronavirus in January 2020; which has now spread to several countries worldwide.

Ontario identified its first case January 25, 2020.

On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 a worldwide pandemic. This means that there are alarming rates of human to human transmission, illness, and increasing levels of symptoms severity, leading to many outbreaks across various countries.

On March 12, 2020 the Six Nations of the Grand River Emergency Control Group Declared a Community Emergency. This allowed the Emergency Control Group to activate emergency funding and further prepare safeguard measures for the community.

On March 17, 2020 Ontario declared a State of Emergency. Canada also temporarily closed the U.S. border. A week later, the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council passed a motion to begin restricting access within the Territory.

Click the sub-pages to the left to learn more about Covid-19.

Our services in Coronavirus belongs to a large family of viruses that can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe respiratory illness/complications. Covid-19 spreads from person to person through close contact between people in areas like households, workplaces, and health facilities. Your risk for severe symptoms may be increased if you are elderly or already have a weakened immune system because of chronic disease (such as Diabetes, Heart or Chronic lung diesease, and cancer).

Covid-19 is characterized by symptoms including but not limited to the following:

• Runny Nose
• Sore Throat
• Dry Cough
• Fever or Chills/Sweats
• Difficulty Breathing
• Fatigue
• Body Aches and Pains

Less common symptoms may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Loss of Smell/Taste

Social/Physical Distancing means making changes in your everyday routines in order to minimize close contact with others, including:

• Avoiding crowded places and non-essential gatherings
• Avoiding common greetings, such as handshakes
• Limiting contact with people at higher risk
• Keeping a distance of at least 2 arms lengths (approx. 2 metres) apart from each other, as much as possible

People can catch Covid-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with Covid-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then can catch Covid-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.

People can also catch Covid-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with Covid-19 who coughs out or exhales these droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 2 arms lengths away from a person who is sick.

During these unprecedented times, it can be difficult to keep children occupied throughout the day. Here are some ideas to help keep the kids busy while staying safe at home:

• Baking
• Make Slime (Science Experiments)
• Play Hide and Seek
• Talk & Listen to your child about their concerns surrounding the pandemic
• Go for a Walk
• Go for a Bike ride
• Participate in Online Learning
• Build a Fort
• Have a Nature Scavenger Hunt
• Make a Picnic
• Do a Family Workout
• Complete a Puzzle

There are tons of ideas above and beyond this list that are out there to keep busy while staying safe.

Effective Immediately, the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC), including all sub-departments and location sites, are CLOSED until further notice as a precautionary measure due to Covid-19. We will continue to provide updates as necessary.

We are still reachable via email, please contact one of the following Team Members to assist you.

Tourism Manager: Jaquie Jamieson- info@sntourism.ca

Director of Revenue Generation: Tyler Ferguson- tferguson@sndevcorp.ca

Director of Corporate Affairs: Nicole Kohoko- nkohoko@sndevcorp.ca

Director of Sales: John Healthers- jheathers@snbingo.ca

Director of Finance: Andi Cavanagh- acavanagh@sndevcorp.ca

Projects & Property Management Coordinator: Jen Montour- projects@sndevcorp.ca

President/CEO: Matt Jamieson- mjamieson@sndevcorp.ca

Vice President: Lewis Staats- lewis.staats@sndevcorp.ca

For more information about Covid-19, or to learn more please contact one of the following resources.

Six Nations Covid-19 Information Hotline & Assessment Centre @ 1-855-977-7737 or 226-446-9909

Ontario Telehealth Line (Available 24/7) @1-866-797-0000

Health Canada General Inquiries Line (Available 9am-6pm 7 days a week) @1-877-365-3623

Ohsweken Public Health (Available 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri) @519-445-2672

Ontario Self Assessment Tool Click here. 

Ministry of Health Ontario Website Click here. 

Ontario First Nations Pandemic Website Click Here. 

Six Nations Covid-19 Website Click Here.

Six Nations Covid-19 Facebook @SNCOVID

Six Nations Covid-19 Twitter @SNCOVID19