With COVID-19 cases rising across the US and Canada, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to take the opportunity to remind our community members about the importance of taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and other seasonal illnesses.   Precautionary measures greatly assist in curbing the spread of COVID-19 amongst the community, and most […]

Mark your calendars for an exhilarating afternoon of lacrosse on Sunday, September 15! Join us at the Travis Solomon Memorial Lacrosse Box at Generations Park for an exciting clash as Akwesasne’s finest face off against the Netherlands’ talented Box Lacrosse teams.   The women’s scrimmage kicks off at 12:30 p.m., followed by the men’s showdown at 2:00 p.m.   It’s […]

The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Elder Services is informing the community that they will be participating in the “Saved by the Beep” campaign. This campaign is an Ontario-wide initiative to inform community members on the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home. September 28th is also National Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.   Any elders in the […]

Give your feet the care they deserve with personalized pedicures from Alicia Herne, proudly sponsored by the MCA Department of Health and Haudenosaunee Universe. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for pampering!   Allie will be providing foot care services from September 9-13, 2024 at 50 Herne Farm Road (Akwesasne, NY).   To book an appointment, please contact Steevi King […]

Join us for an enlightening workshop hosted by Haudenosaunee Universe and the MCA Department of Health, tailored for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers or mother figures.   This event is a tea-riffic chance to: Brew up conversations on positive body image and empowerment Uncover the essentials of reproductive health Understand the changes as girls approach their moon time Steep […]

Join Haudenosaunee Universe and the MCA Department of Health for a dynamic workshop on Women’s Health and Empowerment featuring pleasure coach and guest speaker, Alicia “Allie” Herne.   Discover the transformative power of “swamping,” an emotional release exercise designed to rejuvenate your feminine energy and help you break free from feeling stuck.   Date: September 3, 2024
Time: 6 p.m. – […]

The MCA Department of Health’s Clinical Care Services Sector is advising the community not to send any medical information to your healthcare provider via email. The Akwesasne Medical Clinic (AMC) and Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) do not accept any patient information via email. This includes needs for medications renewals and medical forms.   Patients of any healthcare providers in the […]

The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Community Health Services Sector is advising the community that the St. Regis Recreation Beach, located in Kana:takon, has high bacteria levels. Swimming when bacteria levels in the water are high may pose a risk to your health.   Signs have been posted at the affected area to notify the community of the swimming advisory. […]

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility wrapped up its 30th Anniversary Week Celebration. The residents of the LTC thoroughly enjoyed the interactive and engaging activities the hard-working and dedicated staff planned and implemented throughout the week.   The LTC’s anniversary week included musical performances by various local bands and artists, a week-long Mohawk auction, a […]