The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Economic Development is proud to announce that it has received a $291,030 grant from Natural Resources Canada for the purchase of four electric vehicles (EVs) and four charging stations.     Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Awareness Initiative is committed to helping Canada reduce and eliminate vehicle exhaust and pollution.      “We’re equipping Canadians […]

Fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will no longer be required to take a pre-arrival molecular test (PCR) as of February 28th. Travellers will still be required to take a pre-arrival test, but can opt for an authorized rapid antigen test instead. The rapid antigen test must be taken no more than one day before arrival to your scheduled flight or […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that our offices will continue to be open to community members by appointment only.   MCA offices have had limited public access since January 3, 2022, due to the increased COVID-19 cases and presence of the Omicron variant in our community and surrounding areas.   To access any MCA […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be distributing COVID-19 rapid test kits to the community on Friday, February 18.   The distribution will take place from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the following locations: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Parking Lot, Kana:takon Recreation Centre Parking Lot, Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre Parking Lot.   Rapid tests will be given out via drive-thru service […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne continues to actively monitor the “Freedom Convoy” protests taking place throughout Ontario. These gatherings included the day-long protest held this past Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at the end of Brookdale and the Three Nations Bridge Crossing in the City of Cornwall. Police continue to monitor the area.     We do not support roadblocks and protests […]

12 POSITIVE RAPID RESULTS REPORTED FOR THE WEEK The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports two (2) new positive PCR and twelve (12) positive rapid cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of February 11, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: PCR Positive Cases: 2 Current Active PCR: 7 […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is unveiling the new Mobile Clinic Medical Unit to the community. The Mobile Clinic Medical Unit is a single-bed exam room that will enable MCA’s medical providers to host various clinics within the three districts of Akwesasne.    The DOH recognizes the need for new approaches in healthcare within the community […]

The Akwesasne Community Justice Program will be hosting a virtual event on human trafficking & elder safety on March 23-24, 2022.   Join us in discussing community impacts, sharing resources for survivors, and spreading awareness on these two topics. Speakers and presentations will be announced closer to the event dates.   Participants will be entered into a gift giveaway! For […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is informing the community of a change in dates for upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics. CHP staff apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.    The COVID-19 Moderna vaccination clinic that was scheduled for Monday, February 14th will be moved to Friday, February 11th. The clinic will be scheduled for 1st and […]