AKWESASNE — This morning, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were notified of a fourth confirmed case of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) stemming from island camp gatherings that took place on Friday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10th.  The outing entailed a pontoon ride and camp parties with an asymptomatic non-resident, who subsequently transmitted the virus to a young community […]

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were notified of three more confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in the community of Akwesasne. The cases stemmed from community members having a river outing with an asymptomatic non-resident on Friday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10th. The three community members are currently in self-isolation and receiving follow-up care.   […]

The Wholistic Health and Wellness Program will begin offering on-site Mental Health & Addiction services for community on July 20. This will be by appointment only, walk-ins are not available at this time.   Medical Clinic Telephone appointments will continue and are encouraged.   On-Site Services are available at Kanonhkwatsheri:io include the Akwesasne Medical Clinic, Mental Health and Addictions. Call […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has officially licensed the first businesses in the community to enter the recreational cannabis industry. Two retailers and one cultivator have been licensed in compliance with the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation and thorough application process.   “We have received several applications for licensing throughout the past year and we appreciate our business community’s patience as […]

Recently, through hard work and determination, Issac McDonald of the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance received his paramedic certification. Below, Issac discusses his background, and what it means that he is now a paramedic. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud of your accomplishments and all that you do for Akwesasne. Congratulations Issac!   HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AS AN […]