The Department of Health had conducted a COVID-19 Vaccine community survey via Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s social media page. The purpose of this survey was for Community Health to gauge the willingness to receive the vaccine, information community members needed to make the best judgment in receiving or passing on receiving the vaccine, and for the resources required in conducting […]
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 January 27, 2021. There are now a total of 18 active cases, 151 total cases, and 129 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te active cases.) MCA extends its best wishes […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Justice Department would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Court will be postponed until March 2021. With Ontario extending the province-wide shutdown until February 9, it is in the best interest of the public to postpone the Akwesasne Court date scheduled for February 10, 2021. Anyone with matters before the Akwesasne Court will be heard on […]
Read moreRisk levels may vary based on your ability to physically distance, the use of non-medical masks by you and others, and the controls put in place at the establishment/setting to further reduce risk. Some examples of low, medium, and high risk are provided below but depend on whether or not proper public health measures are followed. Risk level for exposure […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 28 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Meetings are being held virtually. To sign up & receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting […]
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 January 25, 2021. There are now a total of 18 active cases, 147 total cases, and 129 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te active cases.) MCA extends its best wishes […]
Read moreIn our ongoing effort to keep the community updated with the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long Term Care Facility, we are informing the community that eleven (11) residents have recovered from their COVID-19 diagnosis, with four (4) residents still being reported as active. The current statistics for cases at the facility are as follows: Total cases […]
Read moreJeannette Despatie, President and CEO of Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), is providing reassurance to Akwesasne community members who may have questions or concerns attending CCH appointments or procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning of the pandemic, CCH has adopted key directives from the Ministry of Health, engaged closely with our counterparts at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, developed […]
Read moreDr. Dubuc’s Optometry staff will be back in the office effective Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Staff will resume distribution of glasses and contact lens via window service as part of our Resumption of Services Plan; this will be by appointment only. Dr. Dubuc will resume her regular clinics on February 8, 2021. When picking up glasses or contact lenses, please […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release Tsiothóhrko:wa/January 23, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Health (DOH) has received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit that a member of the Iakhihsohtha Lodge staff has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID-19 positive result was detected by our regular nasal swab surveillance testing. The staff member is currently at home isolating. […]
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