Being 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, […]

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 […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

The rapid spread of COVID-19 is requiring the implementation of many evolving health and safety measures at Canadian ports of entry. To help stop the spread of the virus, the CBSA is now recording biographic data of all travellers seeking entry into Canada on behalf of the PHAC who will undertake reviews. Akwesasne community members are exempt from this requirement. […]

Recently, the federal government announced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). Akwesasronon may be wondering what CERB is, if they would qualify for it and how to apply. The CERB provides financial relief to individuals who have stopped working for issues related to COVID-19. It is a temporary income support and provides a flat benefit of $2,000 per four week […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health announces that the Akwesasne Medical Clinic at Kanonhkwa’tsherí:io will begin seeing patients for urgent care services this week. This is in addition to the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic which has continued operation during the declared emergency. If you are feeling unwell, call Kanonhkwa’tsherí:io Health Facility at 613-575-2341 and ask for the medical clinic. […]

AKWESASNE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES CONTINUES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY   We are all doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in an effort to protect and support our neighbours and communities. In these uncertain times, we must remember that we also play a role in strengthening families and ensuring child safety and well-being. Children, youth, and families […]

Yesterday, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was advised that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Cornwall Port of Entry was requiring everyone to provide their address and phone number, in addition to identification when crossing the border. This request for additional information began yesterday morning and was an understandable cause for concern for our community members. In response […]