The Department of Health is informing the community that, per the Associate Deputy Minister of Long-Term Care, there has been an update to the vaccination policy at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility and the Iakhihsohtha Lodge.     All staff members, students, and volunteers at Tsiionkwanonhso:te and Iakhihsohtha will be required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by […]

Ahead of the October 22nd rollout for the “Verify Ontario” app, an enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code, the Ontario government is making the app available for download. The purpose of the enhanced certificate app is to make an easier, more secure, and convenient form of verifying proof of COVID-19 vaccination status for individuals, businesses, and organizations.   The initial […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports five (5) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of October 18, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 5Current Active: 12Total Cases: 471COVID-19 Related Passings: 9   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is expressing new concerns regarding the rise of COVID-related passings in the community. Since September, the MCA jurisdiction has experienced losses of life due to complications from COVID-19. The DOH sends our deepest condolences to those families who have recently lost a loved one. The DOH strongly encourages any community members […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports three (3) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of October 15, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 3Current Active: 14Total Cases: 464COVID-19 Related Passings: 9   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is providing the community with the Community in Quarantine Program contact information. The Community in Quarantine Program was established to assist community members who have been directed by a healthcare provider to quarantine due to an exposure to a COVID-19 positive person, or they have tested positive for COVID-19.   To receive a box of […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports two (2) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of October 14, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 2Current Active: 16Total Cases: 461COVID-19 Related Passings: 9   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program will once again be offered for the upcoming 2021-2022 winter months.  The eligibility application process now includes Akwesasronon who are residing within the municipal boundary of the City of Cornwall, Ontario, provided the applicant is a registered member of the Mohawk Council of […]

Akwesasronon who attended a Federal Indian Day School may be eligible for compensation. A Community Support Session will be held in Akwesasne to connect community members with Claim Assistants who can help fill out or check the status of a Claim Form. The Claim Assistants can connect community members with legal, cultural, and healing supports in-person, by phone or by computer. When: October 28-29, 2021Where: Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre To view a list of eligible schools […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports twelve (12) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of October 12, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 12Current Active: 26Total Cases: 459There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would […]