The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Health (DOH) has received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) that two (2) residents of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility have tested positive for COVID-19 via rapid antigen test. The COVID-19 positive result was detected by our regular nasal swab surveillance testing. The residents are currently isolating. All resident […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports one (1) new positive case of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 6, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 1Current Active: 22Total Cases: 692COVID-19 Related Passings: 12   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) will be providing rapid test kits to the community via drive-thru service at the three district recreation center parking lots. The distribution date is scheduled for Friday, January 7th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or until all kits are distributed.   MCA recognizes that some elders in the community will be unable to […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is notifying the community that, due to recent high call volume and staff shortage, there could be a 2-3 day wait period in response to phone calls and messages. We apologize for these delays and thank you for your understanding as we work through these challenges.   If a community member […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports three (3) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 5, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 3Current Active: 21Total Cases: 691COVID-19 Related Passings: 12   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Akwesasne Medical Clinic (AMC), located in the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility, is notifying the community that they will now be able to call in and book their appointments for blood work. The AMC is currently scheduling blood work clinics in two-week increments.   Blood work clinics are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at […]

On Tuesday, January 4th at 9:00 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police were conducting general patrol duties when a vessel was observed attending the shoreline in Kana:takon (St. Regis). Several individuals were observed exiting the vessel carrying luggage.   Akwesasne Mohawk Police attended the location and detained thirteen individuals from different nationalities. All thirteen individuals including the vessel operator fled as […]

Due to the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases, and with the emergence of the Omicron variant, it is important for people to recognize when they are displaying symptoms, and be able to test themselves for COVID-19.   The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be distributing rapid antigen tests in the three districts for community members. Currently, supply is limited, and […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports eight (8) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 4, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 8Current Active: 19Total Cases: 688COVID-19 Related Passings: 12   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has announced changes Public Health Measures, effective on December 31, 2021. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Community Health Program will be adopting the changes effective as of January 1, 2022. Public Health Measures that will see a change are: testing guidelines, isolation periods, fourth doses for long-term care residents, and capacity limits to large […]