December 29, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health has received updated directives from the Ministry of Long-term Care pertaining to the guidelines for COVID-19. The following documents indicate what procedures and steps should be taken in various circumstances, such as when residents leave the long-term care residence, when visitors must have both doses of the […]
Read moreAMPS RELEASE – December 29, 2021 A Cornwall Island resident is facing 14 charges after police conducted a search warrant execution on Friday, December 3, 2021. The search, which was executed at approximately 6 p.m. at a Kawehno:ke home, was the conclusion of a drug trafficking investigation led by the Joint Investigation Team of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police. […]
Read moreDecember 29, 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. All resident families […]
Read moreDecember 22, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports six (6) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of December 22, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: New Positive Cases: 6 Current Active: 15 Total Cases: 614 COVID-Related Passings: 12 The Department of Health would like to remind […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has a few holiday reminders. Please watch our video below!
Read moreDecember 22, 2021 AKWESASNE — The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe share the importance of the holiday season for families, children, and others. In response to large number of active COVID-19 cases however, they are asking community members to please stay healthy by keeping the following safety tips in mind: GENERAL ADVISORY: STAY IN YOUR […]
Read moreDECEMBER 21, 2021 The Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is providing the community with contact numbers for various services and programs for the holidays and during MCA’s Annual Holiday Closure (December 27th to December 31st). Mental Health Peter Ladd – 315-778-3671 (December 28th – December 30th) Mental Health Crisis Hotline – 866-996-0991 NYS Mental Health Crisis Line – 315-265-2422 Suicide […]
Read moreDecember 21, 2021 Effective January 3, 2022, due to the rising cases of COVID-19, and the increase in cases of the Omicron variant in surrounding areas, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) offices will be open to community members by appointment only. To access any MCA public offices or health facilities, community members will be required to schedule an […]
Read moreDecember 21, 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, as of December 21, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: New Positive Cases: 0 Current Active: 12 Total Cases: 609 (Four (4) new cases were identified during the weekend of December […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be distributing gift cards to all households in their jurisdiction for the holidays, beginning today. Council will be going house-to-house hand-delivering one gift card per household. We kindly request all dogs be tied up. Those delivering will be adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols, wearing masks and sanitizing hands and pens between houses. […]
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