Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) have worked closely with local funeral service providers in both Ontario and New York State to ensure that family members can appropriately and safely celebrate the lives of loved ones who pass away during these unprecedented times. Both organizations and councils […]
Read moreAmid the MCA non-essential service closure, the Office of Vital Statistics has reduced its services temporarily. Amid the MCA non-essential service closure, the Office of Vital Statistics has reduced its services temporarily. As of November 2, they will be issuing laminated status cards only; priority will be given to those who have lost or damaged cards. Cards will be […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be closed for the next two weeks to non-essential services due to the rising cases of COVID-19. To see an updated list of operational, restricted or temporarily suspended programs and services, please visit http://www.akwesasne.ca/mca-operational-programs-services/. In addition, the following are updates from MCA programs: • Akwesasne Court – The court session scheduled […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to make the community aware that there has been an increase of positive COVID-19 cases under the jurisdiction of MCA, known as the “northern portion” of the community. For the entire pandemic, we have had a total of 8 positive cases, with currently 5 in active status. The Community Health Program has been […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has compiled a list of programs & services that are operational, suspended until further notice, and closed. Note: If you cannot view the full information, try vertical scrolling on the program tables. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROGRAM CURRENT OPERATIONAL STATUS NOTES CONTACT PERSON CONTACT INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION Operational Emergency services Cindy Francis-Mitchell 613-575-2341 ext. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing that due to rises cases of COVID-19 throughout the community, all non-essential services will be closed to the public, effective immediately and until further notice. The situation will be re-assessed later in the week. The Akwesasne community has practiced caution and safety measures with extreme diligence for many months. We encourage all […]
Read moreThis year, it is strongly recommended not to trick-or-treat or hand out treats. If you do choose to trick-or treat, follow the measures below to do it more safely. Note that if the local situation changes, there is the possibility that these Halloween recommendations may change. Please be reminded that currently there are 28 active cases within the Eastern Ontario […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and representatives from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be hosting a community information session on the implementation of a Domestic Lane Pilot Project at the CBSA Cornwall Port of Entry (POE). The pilot will begin on Nov. 3, 2020 in an effort to create a faster, smoother border crossing experience. […]
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