The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is announcing the availability of naloxone nasal spray (used for an opiate overdose) at the Proxim Pharmacy at the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility or a pharmacy of your choice. Naloxone is a medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and allow time for medical help to arrive. The Akwesasne […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the community that cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise in Ontario. Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford reported a record-breaking number of 939 new positive cases, the most in a single day to date. The previous day also set a new one-day record with 797 new cases. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit reports […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently seeking staff to fill several positions and areas in need throughout the organization. The pandemic has left many departments short on staff or unable to fill positions. We are encouraging anyone interested in emergency employment to submit a resume identifying skills and areas of interest to our Human Resources office. Several positions will […]

On Saturday, September 26, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held nominations for a 4-year term position (District of Kana:takon) with the Akwesasne Membership Board. The official nomination results are:Marion AdamsFallon David   A by-election will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kana:takon School. If you have any questions, please contact Chief Electoral Officer […]

The  MCA Community Health Program is excited to announce the launch of the 2020-2021 Universal Influenza Immunization Program (also known as the ‘flu shot’).   Influenza vaccine is available for all individuals six months of age and older who live, work, or go to school in Akwesasne, especially groups at high risk and those capable of transmitting influenza to them. […]

SUDDEN DEATH On Tuesday, October 6, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an unresponsive male at a residence in Tsi Snaihne (Snye), QC. Akwesasne Mohawk Police and the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance Unit attended the residence and provided life-saving measures in an attempt to revive the male. A 38-year-old male from Akwesasne was pronounced deceased at the scene.   OVERDOSE […]

Please be informed that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Thanksgiving. Please be informed that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Thanksgiving. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October […]

In order to protect each other, staff and community members, from COVID-19, there are measures in place at Mohawk Council of Akwesasne buildings. These procedures include:• A temperature check. A temperature of 100.0 °F or higher is considered a fever and you may not enter our buildings. A temperature lower than 100.0 is not considered a fever. Please note this […]