The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is providing the following updates to the Akwesasne community. NEW UPDATES: Danielle Dubuc’s Optometry Office remains closed at this time; however, staff are checking their messages daily. If a community member is having an eye emergency please call Akwesasne Non-Insured Health Benefit to be referred to the emergency on-call referral optometrists in […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services will be hosting an online Jingle Dress & Smoke Dance Competition for Akwesasronon — post your video, introduction and age to the competition event page on Facebook. Jingle Dress & Smoke Dance Competition Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/514313845918612/ Submissions will open on April 23 at 8 a.m. Deadline to submit is April 24 at 8 p.m. There are 3 […]
Read moreIakwa’shatste Youth Fitness will be offering virtual fitness classes for community members! Stay active during this pandemic from the comfort of your own home. All classes will be conducted via Zoom, so please download the app and create an account. If you have any questions, please contact Steevi King via Facebook or message the Iakwa’shatste Facebook page. Classes will begin […]
Read moreVisit the link below for more information on a number of initiatives that are aimed at providing support to First Nations. Click here to view and download: https://adobe.ly/39MLTWN
Read moreIohahi:io will be serving FREE lunch this week to students and community members! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. is designated for Iohahi:io students only — 1 p.m. (until all gone) is for community members. Breakfast sandwiches are available on Monday, starting at 8 a.m. Curbside service only — please pull up and staff will bring the food out to you. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is welcoming a new physician to the Primary Care team as part of the Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s medical clinics for the next 12 weeks. Dr. Keith Morgan is certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada, specializing in sports medicine. He will be offering clinics two days a week through […]
Read moreIakwa’shatste Youth Fitness and Akwesasne Child & Family Services are excited to host a 10-day Virtual Scavenger Hunt! How it works: 1. Iakwa’shatste staff will post a picture from an undisclosed location. Using the clue provided, you need to figure out where they are. 2. You will need to complete a daily fitness challenge. Take a picture of you doing […]
Read moreJoin Mental Health Therapist Wennietanoron Oakes as she discusses 5 tips on managing anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. These tips are:1. Continue to engage with people who are close to you and make you feel safe.2. Take action where you can to feel empowered and calm.3. Limit the time you spend online or watching the news.4. Don’t make […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community of temporary changes in border crossing times at the Fort Covington/Dundee border crossing, as well as other locations, announced by the United States (US) Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Beginning on April 6, 2020 at 6 p.m., there will be new border crossing hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at […]
Read moreBonnie Bradley, Clinical Supervisor of the Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s Addictions Services, discusses unhealthy coping behaviours (e.g. substance abuse) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of virtual recovery programs and online support meetings are available to those who are struggling to cope. You can also call Bonnie Bradley at 613-575-2341 ext. 3109. VIRTUAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS • Alcoholics Anonymous: Offers […]
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