MCA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY UPDATE (MARCH 23, 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 […]

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WHOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS — ANNOUNCEMENT & RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY

The safety and security of the community is our top priority. The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program has made the decision to put a hold on all non-essential appointments, which include ongoing maintenance appointments with our mental health staff. All clients with scheduled appointments will be contacted to reschedule. Staff are available for assistance for mental health support by telephone ONLY […]

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EOHU — SOCIAL DISTANCING PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES

On March 22, 2020, the following order was made by Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, the Medical Officer of Health of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU). This is to ensure that social distancing public health measures are carried through and to clarify any confusion for the public. In the EOHU area, the following establishments/premises are asked to be immediately closed. All […]

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MCA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY UPDATE (MARCH 20, 2020)

Amid the current COVID-19 outbreak, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is working diligently to ensure 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 […]

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CBSA TO MEMBERS OF THE AKWESASNE COMMUNITY

Recent announcements regarding border crossing restrictions made by the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States may have raised many concerns and questions amongst members of the Akwasasne community. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to reassure Akwesasne community members that we respect the unique mobility needs of Indigenous People in Canada and we […]

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U.S. – CANADA BORDER CROSSING UPDATE

UPDATE ON US/CANADA BORDER CROSSING (March 19, 2020 at 5 p.m.) As follow-up to the update that was provided on March 18, 2020, today on Thursday, March 19, 2020, the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau announced that the restriction of crossing the Canadian/United States border only for essential travel will become effective beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 20, 2020, after 11:59 p.m. (12 a.m. Saturday). This means that if any […]

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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current COVID-19, can be scary and can affect our mental health. While it is important to stay informed, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during such times. The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program has some tips to help you, your friends and your family look after your mental […]

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MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE AND SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE JOINT COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING (March 17, 2020)

JOINT RESPONSE TO COVID-19The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), including health and emergency staff, are working together to provide information to the community and to ensure readiness in regard to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) pandemic. The health of our entire community is a priority. Please refer to our websites for previous informational updates: […]

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