On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the Department of Health hosted medical students from McGill University at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (KHF). The medical students in attendance were in their fourth year of study and the trip was a part of an elective course of study they were enrolled in called “Putting It Into Practice (PIAT) Indigenous Health Med 4 Selective.” […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has entered into a Suspected Outbreak status on March 8, 2023. One resident has tested positive for COVID-19. In the event of a Suspected Outbreak, only the person who tested positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to welcome a new staff person to the Sahatihaha’ra’:ne Detox Center, Carlee King. Carlee joins the organization as the center’s Female Withdrawal Specialist. Carlee is a lifelong resident of the District of Kana:takon. She has a 2-year college diploma in General Arts & Sciences and a second 2-year college […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility (LTC) is notifying the community that in the early morning hours of Friday, March 3rd, the LTC suffered an attempted break-in. An individual attempted to enter the facility through various entryways but was unable to gain access due to doors and access points remaining locked, according to LTC entry protocols. LTC staff that were […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is pleased to welcome Michelle Smoke to the Mental Wellness team. Michelle joins the organization as a Mental Health Therapist. Michelle is a graduate of Clarkson University, having obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in Business Administration. She also has attained three Master’s-Level Degrees from […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program is announcing the next COVID-19 vaccine clinic, scheduled for this week. This clinic will be for community members aged 6 months and older. When: Friday, February 17 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)Where: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Kana:takon) This clinic will be by appointment only. Moderna & Pfizer vaccines will be available. If you […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Jordan’s Principle Program received a Certificate of Appreciation from Independent First Nations’ (IFN) Jordan’s Principle Coordinator, Leeann Schimoda, at a recent gathering for Jordan’s Principle Programs. The certificate was presented to the Jordan’s Principal Program Manager Mavis Williamson and Jordan’s Principle Navigators Rachel George, Ohentiioa Lahache-Deering, and Sheryl Thompson. The Certificate of Appreciation was […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) Land-Based Healing Program donated supplies to the Unity Street Help Association, a non-profit organization operating out of Akwesasne and Cornwall to assist those who are homeless and less fortunate. Land-Based Healing Program Coordinator Brandon David donated items that will help those who are homeless, or in need, with staying warm […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that the facility has been removed from COVID-19 Outbreak Status as of Monday, January 9th, 2023. LTC services have been returned to regular operating procedures at the status quo level prior to the COVID-19 Outbreak Status. The LTC is urging staff and visitors that if you are feeling sick to […]
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