The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is announcing that we have received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) of a COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC) in the Jurisdiction of MCA. Public Health Ontario screens all positive samples for the presence of mutations in COVID-19 positive tests. Individuals who have tested positive for the COVID-19 variant […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program has been informed of at-home rapid testing being utilized in detecting the COVID-19 virus, and providing a false-negative result. False-negative results are being confirmed from at-home rapid testing, with the person developing symptoms and being positive via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing days after their at-home rapid result. The at-home rapid testing […]
Read moreMCA & CBSA are conducting a survey for feedback regarding the Domestic Lane Pilot Project at the Cornwall Port of Entry. The six-month pilot period is close to completion and feedback will help provide direction regarding the future of the domestic lane. Please click the survey link to take the survey: https://forms.gle/bUJZEbZV2o8Rt2is6
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 February 26, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 5Current Active: 39Total Cases: 241Total COVID-Related Passings: 1 Community, 6 Long-term Care The Department of Health would like to remind the […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Community Justice Program is seeking new members to be part of the Community Neh-Kanikonri:io Council. The Community Neh-Kanikonri:io Council are called upon to hear out community members and to address justice-related issues and provide appropriate outcomes for Akwesasronon. If you are interested, please fill out an application and contact Rena Smoke (613-575-5000 ext. 2409 or rena.smoke@akwesasne.ca) or Fallon […]
Read moreMCA’s Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is informing the community that food box registrants must call or email the DCSS Food Security Program to register each week by Friday at 4 p.m., to be eligible for the following week’s distribution. Food boxes are available for pick-up BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Thursdays, between 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., unless […]
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 February 25, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 3Current Active: 34Total Cases: 236Total COVID-Related Passings: 1 Community, 6 Long-term Care The Department of Health would like to remind the […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Community Justice Program invites youth ages 12-21 to spend some of their March Break learning about culture, mindfulness, and safety! Join us from March 1-3, 3 PM – 7 PM for some fun & informative virtual activities. Participants will be entered to win a prize! To register, please contact Rhonda Garrow at rhonda.garrow@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-5000 ext. 2416. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports ten (10) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of February 24, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 10Current Active: 32Total Cases: 233Total COVID-Related Passings: 1 Community, 6 Long-term Care The Department of Health would like to remind the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is informing the community that the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has updated its self-isolation requirements in response to the threat of new COVID-19 strains/variants. MCA follows the guidelines of the EOHU. Effective immediately, household members of individuals identified as a “high-risk contact” (which means they came in proximity of someone who has tested […]
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