The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports two (2) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of Friday, December 11, 2020. There are now two (2) total active cases in MCA’s jurisdiction. There have been a total of 38 cases in MCA’s jurisdiction since the start of the pandemic and 36 have […]
Read moreOntario’s COVID-19 response framework includes five levels of public health measures: Green-Prevent, Yellow-Protect, Orange-Restrict, Red-Control, & Lockdown. Starting Monday, December 14, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit will move from the YELLOW-PROTECT level to the ORANGE-RESTRICT zone of the response framework. This classification applies to Akwesasne, as the northern portion of our community follows the direction of the EOHU. To view […]
Read moreThe residents of Iakhihsohtha are receiving new furniture and community members are welcome to what is being removed from the facility! Starting Monday, December 14, dressers & nightstands will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. Signage will be posted indicating where to pick up & please remember to practice proper COVID-19 safety measures when doing so. […]
Read moreWith the holidays upon us and 2020 winding down, I would like to take a moment to reflect on this past year. There is no doubt that it has been a challenging year for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to change the way we do things and interact with one another. From inconveniences such as […]
Read moreIn line with our commitment to provide timely and transparent updates, we would like to share that we received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) that three members of our staff at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Longterm Care Facility have tested positive for COVID-19 and this was detected by our regular nasopharyngeal swab surveillance testing. In line with our […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program’s monthly newsletter includes important updates and information — see the PDF below to learn about positive health affirmations, HIV prevention, how to practice safe sex, and more.
Read moreOn December 3, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Joint Investigation Team and Akwesasne Mohawk Police intercepted a vehicle on Cornwall Island Road; a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of cannabis and the arrest of two male subjects. As a result of the investigation, the possible suspect vehicle was observed by the Akwesasne Mohawk […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program has provided some helpful tips for positive coping using 3 antidotes to fear and anxiety: creativity, humour, and curiosity.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling three (3) vacant seats on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC). Two (2) vacant seats for the district of Kana:takon, with a term of three (3) years; and one (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi Snaihne, with a term of three (3) years. The Akwesasne Review Commission was established as an […]
Read moreJoin the Ontario First Nations Young People’s Council and the Chiefs of Ontario on December 16, 2020, for a two-hour discussion with other First Nations youth and leadership across Ontario, as they share their stories of navigating the pandemic and staying connected. This Youth COVID-19 Town Hall will be a fun, interactive, safe space where youth can come together to […]
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