The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports zero (0) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of November 23, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 0Current Active: 27Total Cases: 541COVID-19 Related Passings: 9   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is offering a public tender for 5 vehicles from the MCA Fleet. They can be seen at the locations listed in the flyer below. The vehicles are available for tender in “As Is Condition”.   Vehicle bid forms can be picked up Monday to Friday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at Admin. 4 or via […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports sixteen (16) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of November 22, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 16Current Active: 32Total Cases: 541COVID-19 Related Passings: 9   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to welcome Amber Montour as the new Director of Health. The Department of Health includes the Community Health Program (Diabetes Services, Healthy Babies, etc.), the Wholistic Health Program (medical clinics, addiction services, traditional medicine, mental health), Non-Insured Health Benefits, Home Care/Home Support and two long-term care facilities.   Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]

Under the Department of Economic Development and working in collaboration with the Thompson Island Cultural Camp, the Language Consultant will be responsible for promoting the use of the Kanien’keha language by integrating the language into workshops and activities conducted by the Thompson Island Cultural Camp. The Kanien’keha Language Consultant will also assist with coordinating cultural workshops in the community, implement […]

Thompson Island Cultural Camp will be hosting a virtual Legends & Storytelling workshop with Darrell Thompson! When: Sunday, November 28Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The sessions will be held via Zoom. To register, please email jessica.shenandoah@akwesasne.ca.    

Health Canada has officially approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, stating that the vaccine is more than 90 percent effective against the COVID-19 virus.    The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be delivered in doses one-third the size of those given to adults and children 12 years of age and older. Health Canada authorized the two-dose regimen to be […]

Starting November 30, 2021, fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents who are visiting the United States (US) for less than 72 hours won’t need a COVID-19 PCR test in order to return home. Akwesasronon were exempt from the testing requirement, and this update applies to non-Akwesasronon.   Travelers were responsible for providing a negative PCR test result in order to […]