Press Release
The 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 moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne through the Department of Infrastructure, Housing, and Environment (DIHE) is currently seeking interested parties for the purpose of tendering the “Solid Waste and Recyclable Waste Materials Collection Contract”. Duration of the contract is a five-year term commencing on April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2028. Interested parties can pick up a tender package […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Economic Development is requesting quotes from contractors for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Quotes are due by 2 p.m. on March 23, 2023. Quotes may be hand-delivered to the MCA Department of Economic Development Office at 167 International Road, Unit […]
Read moreThe public is being asked to avoid the area of Point Road on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) due to an active police investigation following an armed robbery in Cornwall, Ontario yesterday. Akwesasne Mohawk Police officers are providing assistance to the Cornwall Police Service with the investigation. An arrest has been made, with one suspect in custody. There have been […]
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 Community & Social Services (DCSS) is reminding the community of the availability of a Special Needs Fund. This fund is available to those community members aged 0 – 30 who have developmental, physical, and medical challenges and require specialized support and services. “Special Needs” refers to developmental or acquired conditions that significantly […]
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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