Please be advised that the CIA #3 Building, where the Department of Infrastructure and Housing (DIH) is located, is closed to the public as part of the COVID-19 closures. Currently, 30% of staff are allowed in the building. Managers, the Director, and three staff from each area of OVS, Housing and DIH Administration are available through the MCA phone line […]
Read moreGetting outside as a family is a great way to spend time together. Getting outside provides more than a fun break for ALL. It is also good for our physical health, mental health and overall wellbeing. What can you do outdoors while staying a safe distance from others during the COVID-19 pandemic? Think FAMILY SNOW VOLCANOES! *Your Family Snow […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Infrastructure and Housing is pleased to introduce the new Program Manager for the Environment Program. Abraham Francis, deer clan from Akwesasne and son of Kathy “Kati” Herne and the late Abraham “Saronia” Francis, is excited to start his position. Francis, who has a BS in Microbiology and MS in Natural Resources from Cornell […]
Read moreThe Department of Health had conducted a COVID-19 Vaccine community survey via Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s social media page. The purpose of this survey was for Community Health to gauge the willingness to receive the vaccine, information community members needed to make the best judgment in receiving or passing on receiving the vaccine, and for the resources required in conducting […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports three (3) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 27, 2021. There are now a total of 18 active cases, 151 total cases, and 129 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te active cases.) MCA extends its best wishes […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Justice Department would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Court will be postponed until March 2021. With Ontario extending the province-wide shutdown until February 9, it is in the best interest of the public to postpone the Akwesasne Court date scheduled for February 10, 2021. Anyone with matters before the Akwesasne Court will be heard on […]
Read moreRisk levels may vary based on your ability to physically distance, the use of non-medical masks by you and others, and the controls put in place at the establishment/setting to further reduce risk. Some examples of low, medium, and high risk are provided below but depend on whether or not proper public health measures are followed. Risk level for exposure […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 28 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Meetings are being held virtually. To sign up & receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports three (3) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 25, 2021. There are now a total of 18 active cases, 147 total cases, and 129 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te active cases.) MCA extends its best wishes […]
Read moreIn our ongoing effort to keep the community updated with the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long Term Care Facility, we are informing the community that eleven (11) residents have recovered from their COVID-19 diagnosis, with four (4) residents still being reported as active. The current statistics for cases at the facility are as follows: Total cases […]
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