Interacting with animals – and particularly, dogs – has been widely recommended as a stress-relieving practice that can satisfy our needs when other people cannot. This month, in observance of National Dog Day on August 26, we want to show our appreciation for our four-legged family members/friends! Send the Wholistic Health & Wellness Program a photo of you & your dog(s), along […]
Read moreHOW TO NAVIGATE AKWESASNE TERRITORIAL WATERS SAFELY & RESPECTFULLY Kaniatares translates to “the long river” and is also a name for the St. Lawrence River. The Great St. Lawrence has played an important role in the history and development of Akwesasne. It is an area that connects us all, especially during the warmer months. The St. Lawrence River is […]
Read moreThe BEST way to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to practice social distancing & self-isolation. Niawenhko:wa to our essential staff for their hard work and dedication. We are all in this together! Please send us a picture of you and your family staying at home, to help our essential workers (you may be featured in a future video). Stay […]
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Read moreOn 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 […]
Read moreThe Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) would like to inform the community that an Emergency Protocol Pass has been created to process free passage transits so that free passage will not require the handling of cards. This pass is used only by the gloved attendant and will be scanned when the customer presents their photo bridge pass or their photo […]
Read moreIn response to the State of Emergency being declared in Akwesasne, please be advised that the Office of Vital Statistics will only be open one day per week for the next two weeks due to staff limitations. Please note that we will only be able to handle URGENT matters by appointment only. No walk-ins will be accepted. If you have […]
Read moreRepresentatives from Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be in Akwesasne to assist community members with their Canada Pension Plan/Old Age Security, passport services, general information and more! When: March 24-25 | 9 AM – 3 PM Where: ACESS Boardroom | Kana:takon CRA will be available to answer general questions and specific account-related inquiries. For anything account-related, […]
Read moreJOINT RESPONSE TO COVID-19In response to community concerns regarding the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), representatives of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), including Tribal Health Services and MCA’s Department of Health, met on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 to formalize protocols and ensure readiness should the virus require a pandemic response. The health of our […]
Read moreMCA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTREWEEKDAYS: 9 AM – 5 PM 613-575-5005613-575-2331eoc@akwesasne.ca CELL 1: 613-577-6556CELL 2: 613-551-9973 If you have any questions about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), MCA procedures surrounding the outbreak, need assistance with food/supplies, or wish to receive a telephone screening for COVID-19, please contact the EOC at the phone numbers and/or email listed above. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne […]
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