See the attached flyers from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and CKON Radio for some helpful hints on how to properly wear homemade masks. Please remember: the BEST way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is by practicing social distancing! In New York State, all individuals going into a public area (like a grocery store or […]
Read moreRegarding the CERB payment, if you are a client of the Community Support Program and on social assistance, this notice is to inform you that if you applied for CERB, please let your case manager know right away. This may affect your monthly check as this is additional income you have to report. With the CERB, you may have received […]
Read moreClinic to Operate as Drive-Through Test Site The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health received approval from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit to operate a mobile testing clinic for COVID-19 in Akwesasne. This is one of the first mobile testing clinics operated by an Indigenous public health body in Canada and will operate as a drive-through site with appointments […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services has provided some resources on how you can prevent & protect loved ones against online sexual exploitation. With all the online accounts that children are using now, make sure they stay safe! TYPES OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION• Persistence – keep asking for something, even when you repeatedly say no• Using Pity/Guilt – makes you feel sorry […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is providing the following updates to the Akwesasne community. New Updates: Wholistic Health and Wellness released a medical clinic schedule with availability for the remainder of April 2020. If you are feeling unwell please don’t hesitate to call the clinic for a phone consultation at 613-575-2341 ext. 3215. If a doctor decides […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program has suspended their vaccination program until further notice and are working to re-establish the clinics in the safest way possible. All clients with appointments booked for March and April 2020 will be rescheduled as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, Community Health is available Monday – Friday (8 a.m. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to remind the community that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Green Food Bag will be cancelled until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and we appreciate your understanding.
Read moreDepartment of Health portfolio member Vanessa Adams shares information about how COVID-19 is spread, when to wear a mask, Health Canada guidelines on homemade masks, and how to properly wear a mask. If you are from Akwesasne and have questions about COVID-19, you can contact MCA’s Community Health Program at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Emergency Operation Center has instituted a process to provide a basic Emergency Food Package (EFP) to community members. The EFP’s contain basic pantry supplies for a family and limited fresh foods, based on supplies received. It will be first come, first served for community members in need. The Emergency Food Packages will be limited to […]
Read moreOn April 13, 2020, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne passed MCR 2020/21 – #003 to enact the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law. The Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law was enacted as a health and safety measure in our fight against the spread of COVID-19 and serves to provide clear directives to our community members on the following emergency measures which are now […]
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