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The MCA’s Department of Health (DOH) has received notification of a possible positive COVID-19 exposure at Iakhihsohtha Lodge. As a precaution, and for the health and safety of our residents, Iakhihsohtha will be suspending visitation at this time due to a possible exposure. Our team continues to ensure enhanced infection prevention and control measures remain in place, such as […]
Read moreNEXT DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULED FOR MAY 20-21, 2021 The MCA Department of Community and Social Services Food Security Program would like to inform the community that the next distribution will take place on Thursday, May 20 & Friday, May 21. Community members are asked to register by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14. To register, please call 613-936-1548 ext. 1300 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports one (1) new active case of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of May 6, 2021. Three new positives were identified on May 5, 2021 after the reporting period had closed. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 1Current Active: 7Total Cases: 339There have […]
Read moreMohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is advising the community to celebrate Mother’s Day safely. The DOH realizes Mother’s Day is a time when families will get together and celebrate all our mother’s and would like to remind the community to please stay diligent to public safety measures, to avoid COVID-19 surges in the community. To avoid the […]
Read moreMohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is offering the Pfizer-BioNTECH COVID-19 vaccine to Akwesasne community members aged 12-18. Any Akwesasne community members in the 12-16 age category that is interested in receiving the vaccine will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Registration for this clinic is required. Walk-ins for the Pfizer vaccine will be accepted, based on […]
Read moreWould you like to grow your own garden? New to gardening and not sure how to get started? We can help! To join the Just Garden Club, please contact Rachel George or Aaron Jock at the MCA Community Health Program. The club will be limited to only 20 participants, so register soon! New members will receive: gardening information, raised bed […]
Read moreThe Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s Traditional Medicine Office will be hosting a virtual Sweetgrass Kit Giveaway for any and all Akwesasronon mothers! For a chance to win an Ista Sweetgrass Kit, simply answer these 5 questions in the comment section: Is sweetgrass considered one of the four sacred medicines? What time of the year do you harvest sweetgrass? Can […]
Read moreMohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Communications Department is announcing a call out to the community for pictures for Healthcare Worker Appreciation Day. Pictures submitted will be used in a video showing our appreciation for MCA’s healthcare team. If you are interested in participating, and showing your appreciation for MCA’s physicians and nurses, please take a picture of yourself, or your family, […]
Read moreMohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is offering the Pfizer-BioNTECH COVID-19 vaccine to Akwesasne community members aged 12-16. Any Akwesasne community members in the 12-16 age category that is interested in receiving the vaccine will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Registration for this clinic is required. Walk-ins for the Pfizer vaccine may be accepted, based on […]
Read moreIn March of 2021, Ontario became the first province to prioritize pregnant women in a COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, without special conditions. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), a society formed to lead the advancement of women’s health through excellence and collaborative professional practice, is urging pregnant and breastfeeding women, and their partners, to receive the COVID-19 […]
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