The Department of Health’s (DOH) Community Health Program is announcing that the first COVID-19 vaccine clinic took place over the weekend of January 15-16, 2021. Residents and staff in MCA’s long-term care (LTC) facilities were given priority in receiving the COVID-19 vaccines when they were made available. Over the two-day vaccine clinic at the LTC facilities, 110 doses of the […]

The Department of Health’s (DOH) Community Health Program is announcing that the first round of doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine have arrived in the jurisdiction of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). As previously announced, residents and staff in our long-term care (LTC) facilities, Tsiionkwanonhso:te and Iakhihsohtha, will be given priority in receiving the vaccine. After residents and staff […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports eight (8) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 15, 2021, following yesterday’s announcement. There are now a total of 30 active cases, and 129 total cases, and 91 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te active cases.) MCA […]

In our ongoing effort to keep the community updated with the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long Term Care Facility, we regret to inform the community that a resident has passed. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne sends its deepest condolences to the family for their loss.  With this announcement, the number of COVID-related passings increases to five […]

On behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, we hope that our neighbours are in good health and staying safe.  It has come to our attention that Akwesasne community members have received harassing messages left on their vehicles when shopping outside of our community. Therefore, we offer this clarification on our rights, to promote further awareness amongst our neighbours.  The […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports six (6) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 14, 2021, with 25 cases resolved following yesterday’s announcement. There are now a total of 25 active cases, and 116 total cases, and 90 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include […]

It is with a heavy heart that the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne learns of COVID-19 deaths in our community. We offer our deepest and sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who have passed. There are no words that can be provided to lift the sorrow that you are feeling at this moment. […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports ten (10) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 12, 2021, with 11 resolved following yesterday’s announcement. There are now a total of 44 active cases, and 110 total cases, and 66 resolved since the start of the pandemic. MCA extends its best […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne invites community members to send in video clips or pictures of themselves thanking our amazing health front-line and long-term facility workers. The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for all, but we want to let these amazing heroes know that we appreciate all that they do and that we appreciate them in all they do to […]