She:kon, This press release is intended to provide an update on the requirements for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Housing rental, rent to own, housing loan, and rental loan payments. During the time of this crisis, we are only able to accept the following form of payments: • Credit card payments over the phone (please contact Tricia in […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Emergency Operation Center has instituted a process to provide a basic Emergency Food Package to community members in need. On Friday, April 3, Emergency Food Packages can picked up at each AMBE District School (Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, Kana:takon School and Tsi Snaihne School) starting at 12 p.m. The hour of 11 a.m.-12 p.m. is reserved […]
Read moreThis morning, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were notified of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in the community of Akwesasne. The Franklin County Public Health Department notified the Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center that the case involves a community member, who is in quarantine at home and receiving follow-up care. The Franklin […]
Read moreMCA Grand Chief Abram Benedict and Tsi Snaihne District Chief Connie Lazore share a message about the importance of self-quarantining and how Council has been adjusting to working remotely. WHAT IS SELF-QUARANTINE?People who have been exposed to the new coronavirus and who are at risk for coming down with COVID-19 might practice self-quarantine. Health experts recommend that self-quarantine lasts 14 […]
Read moreHydro Québec is acting for the benefit of its customers and employees in light of the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hydro Québec is sensitive to the fact that over the coming weeks, some customers could experience financial difficulties associated with the COVID 19 crisis. The following measures have been put in place to help those affected:• Hydro Québec will not […]
Read moreThe health and safety of the Akwesasne community is a priority. To help protect our community members, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is urging all travelers returning to Akwesasne from beyond a 50-mile radius to self-quarantine at home. This includes those who traveled for non-essential and essential purposes; including for work, vacation, school, release […]
Read moreThe 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 moreThe 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 moreThe 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 […]
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