Indigenous Services Canada’s (ISC) Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides registered First Nations and recognized Inuit in Canada with coverage of health benefits, which include vision care benefits. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has received notice that effective September 1, 2021 due to a fee dispute with the Province of Ontario, Ontario Optometrists have withdrawn eye exam services for persons […]

Ontario Premier, Doug Ford, has announced that beginning on September 22, 2021, the Province of Ontario will require proof of vaccination for certain recreational/public settings. Individuals will need to provide proof they have received a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14-days prior to attending the following establishments or participating in the following activities: Restaurants and bars (excluding […]

The Department of Community and Social Services’ Food Security Program would like to inform the community that the next distribution will take place on Thursday, September 16 and Friday, September 17. Note: Due to the new holiday on September 30, there will be no distribution that week. Distribution will resume on October 7-8, 2021. Community members are asked to register […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking proposals for assistance with language & culture revitalization in the organization.  An instructor is sought to lead training/education sessions with willing staff to become fluent in the opening address, Ohenton Kariwatekwen.  

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is notifying the community that the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) will remain closed until further notice. The DOH sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience this causes.    KMC medical staff have been temporarily relocated to the Home Care/Home Support Department until further notice, and are temporarily conducting telephone consultations. KMC staff can […]

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 August 31, 2021.     Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: New Positive Cases: 0 Current Active: 1 Total Cases: 366 There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities      The Department […]

7:30 AM: Due to a power outage in the Quebec districts of Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne offices in those districts will have a delayed opening until 10:30 a.m. today, August 30, 2021. The situation will be reasssessed at 9:30 a.m., with power currently expected to be restored by 9:15 a.m.   9:30 AM UPDATE: Due to […]