The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Compliance and Environmental Programs are investigating two illegal dumping sites identified in Tsi Snaihne (Snye).   The Akwesasne Compliance Department, Environment Program, and Environmental Health Office have located two dump sites on Powerline Road and in the wooded area at the end of Wade Lafrance Memorial Road. Both sites contain waste, chemicals, and non-biodegradable materials that […]

The 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 25, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 1Current Active: 3Total Cases: 355There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 27 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Meetings are being held virtually. To sign up & receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for Council […]

On May 6, 2021, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s marine liaison officer participated as an observer to the second battery removal near Cornwall Harbor. The objective was to have a dive team, ODS Marine, hired by the Canadian Coast Guard, come to our area to remove a cache of aids to navigation batteries from the St. Lawrence River.   ODS Marine […]

On May 20, 2021, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a three-step roadmap for safely re-opening the province, which coincides with its vaccination rate predictions.  The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and re-opening directives from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit.    MCA offices and programs are scheduled to re-open to the public on June 3, […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports zero (0) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of May 20, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 0Current Active: 4Total Cases: 353There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the community that the U.S. Customs & Border Protection has reduced hours at certain border crossings due to the border closure.  These limited hours have been in place since April of 2020.     The following border crossings are affected, with reduced hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.:    Rouses Point   Overton Corners   […]

The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program (WHW) is acknowledging three program staff members who have recently completed a year-long certification in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté. Congratulations to WHW Mental Health staff members Wennietanoron Oakes, Melissa Jacobs, and Traditional Medicine Counselor Arisawe Lazore, who have become certified in this mental health technique. Compassionate Inquiry is a psychotherapeutic approach […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports two (2) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of May 19, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 2Current Active: 4Total Cases: 353There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Non-Insured Health Benefit Program (ANIHB) is informing the community that custom-made foot orthotics are a benefit provided through their program. Pre-approval is required in order to be eligible through ANIHB.    Please note: each client is allowed one (1) pair every two (2) years.  When a request for custom-made foot orthotics comes in to NIHB, staff […]