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KMHC and COVID-19

Hello readers! Here's the latest. Last month I and a few KMHC tenants received the 2nd Pfizer vaccine shot but we're not out of the woods yet. The doctor said we may need a booster shot sometime in the future. I still maintain social distancing and wear a mask. I'm told another fuck up from OAHS staff by not informing KMHC tenants COVID-19 vaccine shots were available, some had to find out through other sources.  

Prior to my second shot on a Friday I stopped by KMHC to pick up a gift from one of the ladies, as I walked away from the building I was flagged over by another KMHC tenant from the courtyard. I was invited to sit with a group of tenants, while social distancing we had a nice conversation.  I didn't stay long I had another appointment.  Looking around the KMHC building from the courtyard I didn't see any improvements and no staff in attendance Elizabeth Blake do you still vape? ;) 

I'm told there's a security guard that stops by to patrol the building at various times then departs. Unsure his purpose I mean these are Native seniors what could they possibly be doing that's illegal unless you're Aunt Opie.  

I'm so glad I'm no longer a KMHC resident and living downtown. Confirmed by news media, the police station next door, the nursing home across the street and Rebecca Towers a tall residential building down the street from KMHC have COVID-19 outbreaks.  Shocking I know.

I would like you readers to look at my previous blog post. In the comment section anonymous posted information regarding Non Profit Native housing organizations. The facts are there just look back when Urban Natives Homes Inc operated KMHC and other housing properties in Hamilton. Corruption, mismanagement, staff and tenants treated badly was abundant, is OAHS immune I highly doubt it.  I know who anonymous is we've communicated on many levels. 

More insights regarding OAHS will be posted soon.  In the meantime get vaccinated, practice social distancing and wear a mask.   

Tk.


Comments

BerNadeen ke'ahkeway said…
Yes, you'd think in a senior building we wouldn't need a security guard. BUT alot of apt buildings do! So it's really not that unusual. HOWEVER, here in this seniors building there's been alotta alcohol,drugs n partying, which have brought waaaay too many questionable people around! SO, most of us have felt safer with a security guard dropping by. I saw him last nite as I did laundry. �� atleast now your can sleep better knowing your good friends are Protected better. ��
May 18, 2021 at 1:50:00 PM EDT
sweetgrasslady said…
Lived here for over 11 yrs. I really did love this place. Now it is my home till I move in a month. Although a lot of cameras were added it would seem that is silly. No one is in the office to see who is doing damage to or around the building. Seems like a lot of money spent on "looks". It is a shame that this building is going downhill
The courtyard looks junky with plant boxes falling apart. Took almost 3 weeks till someone came and cleaned up the front where branches were deliberately broke off.north drive way needs a good sweep to keep down the dust. The enclosure for garbage needs to be redone it is looking poorly. Bushes need to be trimmed etc. I took pictures of the tree that was broken , sent to mgmt. No response. I gave up .
May 19, 2021 at 6:41:00 PM EDT
Tony King said…
Wow! Times have changed since I lived there, I never felt fearful or danger from other tenants or their guests. Tenants would usually go about their daily lives in peace and quiet. There was a assigned security tenant Brenda that kept an eye on the building yet when OAHS took over they released her from the position. Security guard service are hired for troubled residential buildings in Hamilton this doesn't look good for KMHC. OAHS has to take responsibility for not properly screening new tenants and to encourage tenants who have addictions to seek counseling. The complex where I live there are no security guards patrolling but we do have security tenants. I applied for security tenant position so when a vacancy comes available I hope to be hired.
May 19, 2021 at 7:09:00 PM EDT
Tony King said…
Hey Deb I asked around about this. I received a reply from a follower and you will not like it. Stay tuned to my next blog on why. I will say this Shame on Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services.
May 23, 2021 at 11:32:00 AM EDT
Heather Wagamese said…
Tony , please reach out to me .
My name is Heather migizii66@gmail.com
January 14, 2022 at 12:59:00 PM EST
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