The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has approved an additional allocation of $200 in fuel assistance to all community members who were participants of the 2020-2021 Fuel Assistance Program. These funds will provide an additional relief to our community members who continue to experience strains and hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to spend more time at home. […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports two (2) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of March 10, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 2Current Active: 5Total Cases: 250Total COVID-Related Passings: 1 Community, 6 Long-term Care The Department of Health would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is reminding community members residing in the jurisdiction of MCA, MCA employees, and the household members of MCA employees, that if you’ve traveled outside of MCA’s 100-mile radius, you are required to quarantine for 14 days upon your return to Akwesasne. If you develop symptoms at any time during your quarantine […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) has been informed of the recent announcement from the US Center for Disease Control (CDC), indicating fully-vaccinated individuals would be able to socially gather amongst other vaccinated people, without masks or social distancing. MCA falls under the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), and will continue to follow their guidance regarding the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health finished up its first round of the community vaccine clinics! Elders received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Kana:takon Recreation Centre. Additional vaccination clinics will be scheduled in the upcoming weeks and more community members will be contacted to arrange appointments. If you haven’t already, please pre-register for […]

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, multiple police agencies concluded an investigation seizing over a million dollars’ worth of packaged marihuana. The lengthy investigation concluded as members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service’s Joint Investigation Team arrested two people involved in the conveyance of marihuana.   The arrests were followed by the seizure of 487 lbs. of packaged marihuana, two vehicles […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports zero (0) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of March 9, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 0Current Active: 8Total Cases: 247Total COVID-Related Passings: 1 Community, 6 Long-term Care The Department of Health would like to remind the […]

On Friday, March 5, 2021, the Joint Investigation Team of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a controlled drugs and substances act search warrant at a residence in the district of Kahwehno:ke (Cornwall Island), Akwesasne, Ontario. The search warrant execution was the result of a two month investigation into street-level drug trafficking of a controlled substance. As a result of […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports one (1) new active case of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of March 8, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 1Current Active: 8Total Cases: 247Total COVID-Related Passings: 1 Community, 6 Long-term Care The Department of Health would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program is informing the community that during the COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Monday and Tuesday, March 8 and 9, 2021, the following services will be temporarily suspended, and will resume on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.): COVID-19 Testing & Assessment No new appointments for testing will be […]