The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with information on the Meals on Wheels Program. The Meals on Wheels Program delivers freshly prepared meals, Monday to Friday, for its registered clients. The meals are delivered directly to community members’ homes within the three districts of Kana:takon, Tsi Snaihne, and Kawehno:ke. The Meals on […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that they are officially in COVID-19 Outbreak Status as of Wednesday, September 6, 2023. There are currently no restrictions on visitation. However, masks are mandatory at all times when visiting loved ones, and there is no mingling or visiting others throughout the facility. If you are not feeling well, we strongly […]
Read moreHOME BLOOD WORK VISITS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGE The Akwesasne Medical Clinic (AMC) is notifying the community that blood test clinic appointments are available at the clinic in Kana:takon. However, due to staffing shortage, home blood work visit services are unable to be provided at this time. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If […]
Read moreOn August 31st, the SRMT Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program, MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program, and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service teamed up for their annual event in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day. Luminaries lit up the Tewathahita Walking Trail at Generations Park as community members honoured their loved ones lost to overdosing and raised awareness of the opioid epidemic. […]
Read moreThe Department of Health’s Land-Based Healing Program would like to extend a warm welcome to the new Land-Based Healing Specialist, Steevi King. The Land-Based Healing Specialist will assist the Program Coordinator in working with community members and MCA programs to conduct small condolence fires, meditation, connection to the land, healing concepts and practices, and assisting with the Canoe Journeys Program. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has entered into a Suspected Outbreak status on August 28, 2023. In the event of a Suspected Outbreak, only the person who tested positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts are required to isolate. This differs from […]
Read moreThe Community Health Program is providing the community with updated information regarding COVID-19. An increasing number of cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the surrounding communities of Akwesasne. IF YOU’RE FEELING SICK, STAY HOME If you are feeling sick or having COVID-19 symptoms, stay home to prevent transmission to others. You should only leave your home to seek […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility is announcing the retirement of Lorna Francis. The LTC and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to extend congratulations and appreciation to Lorna for her many years of service to our residents! Lorna has dedicated 16 years of service to the elders residing at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, providing kindness, care, and support. Lorna served as […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Home Care/Home Support (HCHS) Program is providing the community with an update on their transition period. HCHS has now completed their transition from offices on Kawehno:ke to occupying office spaces in all three districts of Akwesasne. This transition was enacted to maximize the services accessible to their clients and to the Akwesasne community. HCHS […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a Back-To-School Prep Day full of FREE activities to help you get ready and recharge for the upcoming year! Stop by the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center on Wednesday, August 30 for a day of fun and wellness. There will be activities for teachers and faculty from 10 a.m. – […]
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