September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that employees, community members, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss […]

On September 22 at 7 p.m., the next Climate Change Townhall A4A Event will be held via Zoom facilitated by Abraham Francis, MCA Environmental Services Manager.   This Townhall will create discussion amongst Akwesasronon to learn about our relationship with Climate Change and ways we can approach addressing it from a culturally- and community-informed place. At this Townhall, Elders will […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports zero (0) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of September 8, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 0Current Active: 3Total Cases: 370There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking proposals for a qualified consultant to conduct interviews of community elders on traditional practices for successfully growing a family garden. Additionally, the consultant will also interview community elders who have experience with hunting and fishing within the community on the historical importance of hunting and fishing. If you have any questions regarding the […]

On the evening of September 7, 2021, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an unresponsive male at a residence in Tsi Snaihne (Snye), QC.   The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance Unit attended the residence and provided life-saving measures to a male who was transported to a hospital and later pronounced deceased. Police examined the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint two youth council representatives to represent the community of Akwesasne. Interested individuals are invited to submit their letter of interest and resume to Taylor Armstrong at taylor.armstrong@akwesasne.ca or by mail/in person to the Mohawk Government Offices located at 12 Akwesasne Street, Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 by Thursday, September 30 at 5 […]

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 September 7, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 3Current Active: 3Total Cases: 370(Note: 1 new case was identified on Sept. 5, 2021)There have been no further COVID-19 related […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) has been given notice that the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has designated Clinton County, a surrounding area of Akwesasne, as a “Red Level” county. A Red Level designation indicates that the area is at high risk of COVID-19 transmission, which means more than 100 new cases per 100,000 […]

Indigenous Services Canada’s (ISC) Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides registered First Nations and recognized Inuit in Canada with coverage of health benefits, which include vision care benefits. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has received notice that effective September 1, 2021 due to a fee dispute with the Province of Ontario, Ontario Optometrists have withdrawn eye exam services for persons […]

Ontario Premier, Doug Ford, has announced that beginning on September 22, 2021, the Province of Ontario will require proof of vaccination for certain recreational/public settings. Individuals will need to provide proof they have received a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14-days prior to attending the following establishments or participating in the following activities: Restaurants and bars (excluding […]