Press Release
Due to the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases, and with the emergence of the Omicron variant, it is important for people to recognize when they are displaying symptoms, and be able to test themselves for COVID-19. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be distributing rapid antigen tests in the three districts for community members. Currently, supply is limited, and […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports eight (8) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 4, 2022. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 8Current Active: 19Total Cases: 688COVID-19 Related Passings: 12 The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]
Read moreThe Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has announced changes Public Health Measures, effective on December 31, 2021. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Community Health Program will be adopting the changes effective as of January 1, 2022. Public Health Measures that will see a change are: testing guidelines, isolation periods, fourth doses for long-term care residents, and capacity limits to large […]
Read moreIn December 2021, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, working in partnership with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, hosted a logo contest asking the community to submit artwork depicting what the Akwesasne Community Watch Program meant to them. The Akwesasne Community Watch committee would like to acknowledge and thank everyone that submitted artwork for the logo contest. The first-place winner will […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports seven (7) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 3, 2022. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 7Current Active: 31Total Cases: 680COVID-19 Related Passings: 12 The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]
Read moreOn December 28, 2021, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the district of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), resulting in the arrest of Cornwall Island resident. The search warrant execution was the conclusion to a month-long investigation with the help from the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA). Police seized a number of firearms, ammunition, […]
Read moreDecember 30, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports a total of 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of December 30, 2021. There are 39 active cases in the northern portion of Akwesasne. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: New Positive Cases: 13 Current […]
Read moreTsiothohrha/December 29, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports a total of 23 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of December 29, 2021. This includes cases reported on Dec. 27, 28 and 29th. There are 25 active cases in the northern portion of Akwesasne. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health has received updated directives from the Ministry of Long-term Care pertaining to the guidelines for COVID-19. The following documents indicate what procedures and steps should be taken in various circumstances, such as when residents leave the long-term care residence, when visitors must have both doses of the […]
Read moreDecember 29, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Health (DOH) has received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit that a member of the Iakhihsohtha Lodge staff has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID-19 positive result was detected by our regular nasal swab surveillance testing. The staff member is currently at home isolating. All resident families […]
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