Author: Communications Unit
CORNWALL YOUTH HUB — SITE CLOSED, SUPPORT STILL AVAILABLE
The Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario site in Cornwall will be closed for walk-in services, but is still committed to supporting youth by telephone support during these challenging times. Counselling and peer support is available Tuesday-Thursday at 613-935-3485.
Read moreMCA DOH ESSENTIAL SERVICES & HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is diligently monitoring this situation in Akwesasne and surrounding areas, proactively taking steps to prepare our community. Due to the unexpected implementation of the travel advisories, followed by the declared state of emergency, a number of MCA Department of Health staff were directed to self-isolate as a precaution and to protect the […]
Read moreMCA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY UPDATE (MARCH 25, 2020)
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is working tirelessly to ensure that essential programs and services continue to be delivered to the community. As a preventative measure to protect our community and our staff, we are strongly discouraging any and all activities that would allow for community and people to congregate; for example, social gatherings of 50 people […]
Read moreAMPS COVID-19 RESPONSE
In response to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is making adjustments to ensure continued service to the community of Akwesasne. As a result, AMPS will implement some temporary measures for the safety of our community and staff members. • Based on present information provided by health officials, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is asking the public […]
Read moreACFS — LIP SYNC CONTEST
Akwesasne Child & Family Services is hosting a lip sync contest! Pick your favorite song, take a video of your best lip syncing and send it to the Akwesasne Child & Family Services Facebook page. Winner will be chosen by the number of likes, so be sure to share! Contest ends on April 17, 2020. For more information, please call […]
Read moreKIDS KANIEN’KEHA RADIO BINGO
Tune in to 97.3 CKON at 2 p.m. on April 3 for a special kids edition of radio bingo! CKON will be airing this radio bingo in Kanien’keha, no translation. Practice your language, win some prizes and have some fun! For cards and inquiries, please contact Marcey Thompson at 613-575-2341 ext. 3139.
Read moreARE THE KIDS BORED?
Akwesasne Child & Family Services has board games, art supplies, hockey sticks, and more to giveaway to children in the community that can use them! Stock is limited to ONE item per child and will be given on a “first call, first serve” basis. Please contact ACFS at 613-575-2341 ext. 3139.
Read moreAVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL AND LARGE GATHERINGS
Steps for Self-Isolation The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is advising community members to cancel non-essential travel – both local travel and travel away from the community. If someone is not a member of your household or a direct care support person, they should not be visiting your home at this time. A 50-mile radius is being […]
Read moreMOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE & SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE EMPHASIZE SELF-QUARANTINE REQUIREMENT
On March 16, 2020, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe declared a State of Emergency. Since that time, both of our councils have received, and continue to receive, serious concerns from community members about travel outside of Akwesasne by others and the NEED for those community members who return to Akwesasne to self-quarantine. This includes […]
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