AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are confirming four (4) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Akwesasne community. The new cases are being reported by the Tribe’s Health Services and are in addition to the four (4) cases previously announced earlier this week. They make a cumulative total of eight (8) active cases […]
Read moreAKWESASNE — This morning, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were notified of a fourth confirmed case of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) stemming from island camp gatherings that took place on Friday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10th. The outing entailed a pontoon ride and camp parties with an asymptomatic non-resident, who subsequently transmitted the virus to a young community […]
Read moreObstruct Stewart L. Leaf, 47, of Akwesasne was arrested on July 2nd, 2020 and charged with obstructing a peace officer. It is alleged on July 2nd, 2020, police followed a vessel to a private landing and the suspects inside the vessel fled on foot. The male prevented police from speaking to the individuals on the vessel. The male was taken […]
Read moreAKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were notified of three more confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) in the community of Akwesasne. The cases stemmed from community members having a river outing with an asymptomatic non-resident on Friday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10th. The three community members are currently in self-isolation and receiving follow-up care. […]
Read moreThe Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is asking community members to help us celebrate self-care! July 24 is International Self-Care Day, which is an opportunity to raise awareness about self-care and the important role it plays in leading a healthy lifestyle. Self-care is about taking care of yourself and making choices that help your physical and mental health, like […]
Read moreThe Wholistic Health and Wellness Program will begin offering on-site Mental Health & Addiction services for community on July 20. This will be by appointment only, walk-ins are not available at this time. Medical Clinic Telephone appointments will continue and are encouraged. On-Site Services are available at Kanonhkwatsheri:io include the Akwesasne Medical Clinic, Mental Health and Addictions. Call […]
Read moreThe South Nation Conservation has a local Water Response Team (WRT) that helps to make decisions regarding low water. The Team meets about once a month (during Level I), or more frequently as drought conditions worsen (Level II or Level III). Unfortunately, we’ve not had nearly enough rain this summer and the South Nation watershed is in drought conditions. […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is open and we will be accepting individuals who are seeking residential services on Monday July 20th, 2020. The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program provides services such as: a 6-week residential or non-residential program for women and men who have been victims of or exposed to abuse, a 24-hour support line, referrals, advocacy, education, information on […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has officially licensed the first businesses in the community to enter the recreational cannabis industry. Two retailers and one cultivator have been licensed in compliance with the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation and thorough application process. “We have received several applications for licensing throughout the past year and we appreciate our business community’s patience as […]
Read moreRecently, through hard work and determination, Issac McDonald of the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance received his paramedic certification. Below, Issac discusses his background, and what it means that he is now a paramedic. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud of your accomplishments and all that you do for Akwesasne. Congratulations Issac! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AS AN […]
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