The Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s Traditional Medicine Office will be hosting a virtual Sweetgrass Kit Giveaway for any and all Akwesasronon mothers! For a chance to win an Ista Sweetgrass Kit, simply answer these 5 questions in the comment section: Is sweetgrass considered one of the four sacred medicines? What time of the year do you harvest sweetgrass? Can […]
Read moreMohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Communications Department is announcing a call out to the community for pictures for Healthcare Worker Appreciation Day. Pictures submitted will be used in a video showing our appreciation for MCA’s healthcare team. If you are interested in participating, and showing your appreciation for MCA’s physicians and nurses, please take a picture of yourself, or your family, […]
Read moreMohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is offering the Pfizer-BioNTECH COVID-19 vaccine to Akwesasne community members aged 12-16. Any Akwesasne community members in the 12-16 age category that is interested in receiving the vaccine will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Registration for this clinic is required. Walk-ins for the Pfizer vaccine may be accepted, based on […]
Read moreIn March of 2021, Ontario became the first province to prioritize pregnant women in a COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, without special conditions. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), a society formed to lead the advancement of women’s health through excellence and collaborative professional practice, is urging pregnant and breastfeeding women, and their partners, to receive the COVID-19 […]
Read moreFor Immediate ReleaseOnerahtokó:wa/May 4, 2021 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 for May 4, 2021. One new positive case was identified on May 3rd, after reporting period had closed. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: New Positive Cases: 0 Current Active: […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports three (3) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of May 3, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 3Current Active: 7Total Cases: 334There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports zero (0) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 30, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 0Current Active: 16Total Cases: 331There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]
Read moreThis fact sheet provides information on the safety and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines. For more information, see Public Health Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccines: mRNA Vaccines or visit the COVID-19 Vaccines webpage.
Read moreThe MCA Community Support Program will be hosting an education information session where local education institutions/organizations will discuss their programs and services! Our speakers will include representatives from the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club, Contact North, Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute, and TR Leger. When: Thursday, May 13Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. To sign up, please email Erin […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports five (5) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 29, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 5Current Active: 22Total Cases: 331There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]
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