The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Health currently advises the community to only gather with those who reside in your household. If you choose to host or attend a gathering, please be mindful of the following reminders and recommendations. If you have a gathering with people you don’t live with: The fewer people, the lower the risk of […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to make the community aware that there has been an increase of positive COVID-19 cases under the jurisdiction of MCA, known as the “northern portion” of the community. For the entire pandemic, we have had a total of 8 positive cases, with currently 5 in active status. The Community Health Program has been […]
Read moreJOINT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release:Kenténha/October 28, 2020 Cornwall, Ontario – As part of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Border Collaboration Initiative (BCI), the Domestic Lane Pilot Project will be launched on November 3, 2020, and will run for a minimum of six months. By designating a lane specifically for domestic travel, the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is announcing the availability of naloxone nasal spray (used for an opiate overdose) at the Proxim Pharmacy at the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility or a pharmacy of your choice. Naloxone is a medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and allow time for medical help to arrive. The Akwesasne […]
Read moreOctober is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Akwesasne Child & Family Services would like to invite you to help us raise awareness! ACFS will be having multiple events throughout the month beginning with the “Decorate Something Purple” challenge: you can decorate a window, your door, your lawn or whatever else you would like. All you have to do to enter […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is notifying the community that a petition was received on September 21, 2020, requesting that the group calling themselves “The Land Protectors” be stopped from continuing to interfere in family land disputes throughout Akwesasne. The petition is currently being verified by the Akwesasne Justice Department to determine how many eligible voters have signed the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is urging the community to be prepared for the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19. With the knowledge we now have about COVID-19 and living in a pandemic, we can be better prepared. You can do the following to prepare for a second wave of COVID-19: Review what has worked for your family and […]
Read moreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has implemented entrance procedures and directives to help keep Akwesasronon safe. MCA’s programs and services have resumed operations as of July 20, 2020; services can be accessed by appointment only. In this video, the MCA Emergency Operations team helps demonstrate one of our entrance procedures at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe wish to inform the community that collaboration on COVID-19 matters continues to take place between our two governments on an almost daily basis. Even though our specific regulations and restrictions aren’t always exactly the same, we continue to support one another in our combined effort to keep Akwesasne safe from the spread […]
Read moreThe Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility is now open to the community for services by appointment only. Please note that upon entry to the building you will be screened at the front door. If for any reason you do not pass the screener, you will not be allowed to enter the facility and will be directed to phone the Community Health Program. […]
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