The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Emergency Operation Center has instituted a process to provide a basic Emergency Food Package (EFP) to community members. The EFP’s contain basic pantry supplies for a family and limited fresh foods, based on supplies received. It will be first come, first served for community members in need. The Emergency Food Packages will be limited to […]
Read moreOn April 13, 2020, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne passed MCR 2020/21 – #003 to enact the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law. The Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law was enacted as a health and safety measure in our fight against the spread of COVID-19 and serves to provide clear directives to our community members on the following emergency measures which are now […]
Read moreUntil Further Notice As there continues to be a state of emergency and the dangers of COVID-19 to public health and safety all MCA facilities are closed to public until further notice. Essential services continue to be available via telephone or remotely. This closure includes:• MCA Governmental Buildings• Administration Buildings• Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education• Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility• Akwesasne […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has been working 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 that pass away during these unprecedented times. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral service providers, while still being respectful of Akwesasne’s culture and customs, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that all park amenities, including playgrounds, are closed until further notice. The following recreational areas are closed and will have signage displayed to notify community members:• District recreation centres• District daycares• AMBE school playgrounds• Tennis courts (Kawehno:ke)• Lacrosse boxes (Kana:takon & Tsi Snaihne) These measures are being taken as […]
Read moreWith heavy hearts, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the community of Six Nations/Ohsweken as they have recently lost a community member due to complications of COVID-19. Six Nations first case of COVID-19 was confirmed on March 28. Currently, there are eight confirmed cases in the Six Nations Territory. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed on Friday, April 10 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 13 (Easter Monday). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, services have been limited to community members by phone and through appointment only. Currently, MCA buildings are NOT open to the public. During this holiday weekend, there will be limited health staff accessible […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Emergency Operation Center has instituted a process to provide a basic Emergency Food Package to community members in need. On Friday, April 10, emergency food packages can be picked up at each AMBE District School (Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, Kana:takon School and Tsi Snaihne School) starting at 12 p.m. The hour of 11 a.m.-12 p.m. is […]
Read moreThe BEST way to slow the spread of COVID-19 is to practice social distancing & self-isolation. Niawenhko:wa to our essential staff for their hard work and dedication. We are all in this together! Please send us a picture of you and your family staying at home, to help our essential workers (you may be featured in a future video). Stay […]
Read moreBeing Truthful to First Responders The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Emergency Operation Center is asking community members to be truthful to any screening questions our First Responders may be asking before or when arriving on scene. These questions are to ensure that our First Responders can properly prepare and ensure everyone’s health and safety. Without truthful answers to the screening, […]
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