Category: DOH

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACKNOWLEDGES NURSE PRACTITIONER JANET BRANT FOR NATIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONERS’ WEEK

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to acknowledge our Nurse Practitioner, Janet Brant, and wish her a Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week. National Nurse Practitioner Week is a national week of acknowledgment for all hardworking, dedicated, and caring Nurse Practitioners across the country.   National Nurse Practitioners’ Week is being celebrated November 12 – 18, […]

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ELDER LUNCH & LEARN

On Tuesday, November 21, join the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program for a Lunch & Learn to learn more about beating the winter/holiday blues this season! The session will be held at the St. Regis Recreation Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.   To register, please contact Kyle Thompson at kyle.thompson@akwesasne.ca or 613-575-2341 ext. 3107.  

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IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE NOTIFIED OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK STATUS

MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM TO BE PROVIDED BY TNT DELI   The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that the Iakhihsohtha Lodge has entered into COVID-19 Outbreak Status on November 14, 2023 due to three residents testing positive.   There are currently no restrictions on visitation. However, masks are mandatory at all […]

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A PATH TO SELF-LOVE

Women in recovery are invited to an evening of healing and celebration!   Join the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program on Wednesday, November 22 at the SRMT Senior Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event starts at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided!   Take the time to listen and reflect with guest speaker Kaylee Jacco as […]

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU CONTRACT COVID-19

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is providing the community with information on what to do if they contract COVID-19. With respiratory illness and flu season looming, it is highly recommended that Akwesasronon follow public health guidelines and avoid the spread of flus, viruses, and illnesses to other community members.   Symptoms of COVID-19 include, but are not […]

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DOH LAND-BASED HEALING PROGRAM WELCOMES WIIKWEMKOONG COMMUNITY TO AKWESASNE

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program (LBH) welcomed members of the Wiikwemkoong nation to Akwesasne. The purpose of the visit was to create a partnership and share ideas and resources that would benefit both communities. The Wiikwemkoong nation members who attended serve various roles in their home territories, such as mental health services, education, land-based practices, and youth […]

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RED RIBBON WEEK 2023

Let’s get ready and prepare for Red Ribbon Week together! Be kind to your mind, live drug free and join us for our themed days for a week full of fun this year.    Red Ribbon Week will be held from October 23-27, 2023. The schedule is as follows: Monday, October 23: Wear Red Day Tuesday, October 24: Mismatch Day […]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WELCOMES NEW HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) welcomed a new member to their Health Advisory Board. DOH conducted a swearing-in ceremony with the new board member, Emmy Mitchell, on Thursday, October 5th. Emmy will represent the District of Tsi Snaihne during her tenure on the Health Advisory Board.   The board consists of community members from each district […]

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MCA OPENS NEW DETOX CENTER: SAHATIHAHARÁ:NE

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health will begin accepting clients at its new detox center, Sahatihahará:ne  this coming Monday, October 2, 2023. The 4-bed/4-client center is located on Kawehno:ke and fills a need in healthcare and addictions services that our medical teams are committed to providing.   “This is a major milestone for our healthcare services,” said District […]

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LAND-BASED HEALING LAUNCHES FIRST WOMEN’S SUNRISE PADDLE EVENT

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program (LBH) launched its first Women’s Sunrise Paddle event. The Women’s Sunrise Paddle was hosted by Land-Based Healing Specialist, Steevi King, along with Traditional Medicines Arisawe Lazore, and singer/songwriter Bear Fox.   The Women’s Sunrise Paddle met at 6:00 a.m., had welcoming words from Arisawe Lazore and Bear Fox, a meditation session, then […]

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