Policy for Admission to the Turtle Bay Elders' Lodge (TBEL) Effective March 13, 2003
All Kahnawa’kehró:non who are recognized on the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry and meet the minimum age requirements, and who are in good health, independent and self-sufficient are eligible to apply for residency to the TBEL.
Application Procedure
- Please note that applicants may apply as a single person or as a couple.
- All applications will be verified by the MCK Office of the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry for recognition on the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry.
- Applicants should be 65 years of age or older to apply for residency.
- Applicants should be independent, self-sufficient, and require less than two hours of medical assistance per day to assist with their autonomy.
- The applicant must file an Application for Residency and provide all their vital information. The application will be stamped, dated, and time received by the TBEL Manager or his designate.
- The applicant will be assessed by a member of the Home and Community Care Services Team to determine their state of health and whether they are able to live independently at the TBEL.
TBEL Waiting List
- When an applicant meets all of the above requirements, their application will be filed in alphabetical order on the TBEL waiting list.
- When an occupancy becomes available, the waiting list will be reviewed and the elders will be prioritized based on their medical and social needs.
- In the event that a person selected is unable to move in when notified, the next priority person will fill the occupancy if applicable.
Printed Applications
A printed application may be hand delivered to TBEL or sent by mail to the address below. Faxes are also accepted, and can be sent to fax number 1-450-632-5116.
Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takéhnhas Community Services
Turtle Bay Elders' Lodge
P.O. Box 1440
Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory
J0L 1B0