Nya:wëh sgë:nö’,
I’m thankful you are well. Although we are much more cautious about our surroundings in regard to our safety, we have to continue to be diligent with all Covid-19 protocols. I’m hopeful we continue to keep our number of positive cases down and support one another by staying safe.
Personally, I’d like to thank the essential workers who continue to be at work providing the needed services to our community. We were fortunate to be able to provide a stimulus incentive for their service during the onset of the Coronavirus, a time of uncertainty for many.
The Cares Act Covid-19 funding made it possible to include hazard pay as part of the funding allocation. Any Covid-19 related costs within the Nation government SGC, SG & E, and the Enterprise Division had the potential to be reimbursed from the Treasury. Activities directly related to or effected by the Covid-19 threat can be requested for reimbursement, such as the stockpiling of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) over general use and improvements needed for telework as well as any public health expense. Most expenses will be covered by Treasury funding.
Moving forward into the next fiscal year our priority will be to continue supportive services to our Nation. Daycares and Education are underway with surveys and recalls. The virtual learning looks to be a requirement government is working toward as the unknown for students are parents lingers. Many options and ideas are being worked with administration, schools and Seneca Education.
On another positive note, the Seneca Mothers Against Drugs (SMAD) group has created an avenue for the Community to step up and be heard regarding the drug issues on Territory. We continue to lose loved community and family members to this horrific epidemic through death and addiction. Children and families are affected creating trauma that permeates throughout their lives. Representatives from this group had an opportunity to meet with Administration to share their vision and seek support for their organization. Keep up the good work!
Stay strong, stay safe and stay connected,
Matt
