Thompson Island Cultural Camp and the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program have teamed up to giveaway emergency kits to Akwesasronon aged 55 and older! This is only open to residents of Kana:takon, Kawehno:ke, and Tsi Snaihne. When: Wednesday, March 22Where: Kana:takon Recreation Center There will be 200 emergency kits available, one bag per household. To register, please […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is announcing to the community that they have partnered with Queen’s University to launch a sleep study in Akwesasne. The sleep study will be rolled out in three phases, beginning later this year. This sleep study will focus on insomnia, the most common sleep disorder. Sleep problems are very common, and […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Community Health Program on Wednesday, March 15, and unlock the potential of food and healthy living! The Community Health crew will be set up at the Bank of Montreal (BMO) at Peace Tree Mall from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stop by our free event for blood pressure/glucose screenings, nutrition information, recipes, promo items, and a […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that the facility has been removed from Suspected Outbreak Status as of Monday, March 13, 2023. All staff and residents have tested negative for COVID-19. LTC services have been returned to regular operating procedures at the status quo level prior to the COVID-19 Outbreak Status. The LTC is urging staff […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the Department of Health hosted medical students from McGill University at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (KHF). The medical students in attendance were in their fourth year of study and the trip was a part of an elective course of study they were enrolled in called “Putting It Into Practice (PIAT) Indigenous Health Med 4 Selective.” […]
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 March 8, 2023. One resident has tested positive for COVID-19. In the event of a Suspected Outbreak, only the person who tested positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to welcome a new staff person to the Sahatihaha’ra’:ne Detox Center, Carlee King. Carlee joins the organization as the center’s Female Withdrawal Specialist. Carlee is a lifelong resident of the District of Kana:takon. She has a 2-year college diploma in General Arts & Sciences and a second 2-year college […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility (LTC) is notifying the community that in the early morning hours of Friday, March 3rd, the LTC suffered an attempted break-in. An individual attempted to enter the facility through various entryways but was unable to gain access due to doors and access points remaining locked, according to LTC entry protocols. LTC staff that were […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is pleased to welcome Michelle Smoke to the Mental Wellness team. Michelle joins the organization as a Mental Health Therapist. Michelle is a graduate of Clarkson University, having obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in Business Administration. She also has attained three Master’s-Level Degrees from […]
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