The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has been working closely with local funeral service providers in both Ontario and New York State to ensure that family members can appropriately and safely celebrate the lives of loved ones that pass away during these unprecedented times. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral service providers, while still being respectful of Akwesasne’s culture and customs, […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that all park amenities, including playgrounds, are closed until further notice. The following recreational areas are closed and will have signage displayed to notify community members:• District recreation centres• District daycares• AMBE school playgrounds• Tennis courts (Kawehno:ke)• Lacrosse boxes (Kana:takon & Tsi Snaihne) These measures are being taken as […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed on Friday, April 10 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 13 (Easter Monday). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, services have been limited to community members by phone and through appointment only. Currently, MCA buildings are NOT open to the public. During this holiday weekend, there will be limited health staff accessible […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Emergency Operation Center has instituted a process to provide a basic Emergency Food Package to community members in need. On Friday, April 10, emergency food packages can be picked up at each AMBE District School (Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, Kana:takon School and Tsi Snaihne School) starting at 12 p.m. The hour of 11 a.m.-12 p.m. is […]

Being Truthful to First Responders The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Emergency Operation Center is asking community members to be truthful to any screening questions our First Responders may be asking before or when arriving on scene. These questions are to ensure that our First Responders can properly prepare and ensure everyone’s health and safety. Without truthful answers to the screening, […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is providing the following updates to the Akwesasne community. NEW UPDATES: Danielle Dubuc’s Optometry Office remains closed at this time; however, staff are checking their messages daily. If a community member is having an eye emergency please call Akwesasne Non-Insured Health Benefit to be referred to the emergency on-call referral optometrists in […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is welcoming a new physician to the Primary Care team as part of the Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s medical clinics for the next 12 weeks. Dr. Keith Morgan is certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada, specializing in sports medicine. He will be offering clinics two days a week through […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community of temporary changes in border crossing times at the Fort Covington/Dundee border crossing, as well as other locations, announced by the United States (US) Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Beginning on April 6, 2020 at 6 p.m., there will be new border crossing hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at […]

The rapid spread of COVID-19 is requiring the implementation of many evolving health and safety measures at Canadian ports of entry. To help stop the spread of the virus, the CBSA is now recording biographic data of all travellers seeking entry into Canada on behalf of the PHAC who will undertake reviews. Akwesasne community members are exempt from this requirement. […]