AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were notified of three more confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in the community of Akwesasne. The cases stemmed from community members having a river outing with an asymptomatic non-resident on Friday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10th. The three community members are currently in self-isolation and receiving follow-up care.   […]

The Wholistic Health and Wellness Program will begin offering on-site Mental Health & Addiction services for community on July 20. This will be by appointment only, walk-ins are not available at this time.   Medical Clinic Telephone appointments will continue and are encouraged.   On-Site Services are available at Kanonhkwatsheri:io include the Akwesasne Medical Clinic, Mental Health and Addictions. Call […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has officially licensed the first businesses in the community to enter the recreational cannabis industry. Two retailers and one cultivator have been licensed in compliance with the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation and thorough application process.   “We have received several applications for licensing throughout the past year and we appreciate our business community’s patience as […]

Recently, through hard work and determination, Issac McDonald of the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance received his paramedic certification. Below, Issac discusses his background, and what it means that he is now a paramedic. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud of your accomplishments and all that you do for Akwesasne. Congratulations Issac!   HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AS AN […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is seeking proposals to provide Mental Health Clinician Supervision Services for Mental Health Therapists who work throughout the three districts of Akwesasne (northern portion). The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) requires that all such services meet the requirements of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and/or the Ordre Des […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (ANIHB) received a new 8-passenger vehicle this week, funded by Indigenous Services Canada. This passenger vehicle will be used to help efficiently transport patients to non-emergency, medically-necessary appointments. Non-emergency appointments are defined as clinics, ultrasound testing, x-rays, bloodwork, doctor’s visits or any medical or dental appointments. The new passenger vehicle can […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is delaying its reopening of services and buildings to the public to July 20, 2020. The date for re-opening was originally set for July 6, 2020; however, programs and staff require additional time to adjust to the changes necessary due to the ongoing pandemic. New processes and procedures are being implemented to help prevent the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing community members that the 50-mile travel restriction will continue to be in effect in the northern portion of Akwesasne. With regions in reopening stages, we will need to continue to err on the side of caution to ensure our community remains safe. Montreal continues to see an increase in positive cases of COVID […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that a heat warning is in effect beginning today, Thursday, July 2, and could persist into next week. Maximum temperatures on Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5, are anticipated to reach 32 to 35 degrees Celsius (89 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit). Humidity increases the feeling of heat as measured by […]