On August 18, 2022, a community volunteer group cleaning the St. Lawrence Cemetery in the village of Kana:takon discovered a casket in the weeds which has human remains inside. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were notified, and assistance was requested from a local funeral home for properly handling.   The funeral home determined that the […]

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has released the following information regarding the monkeypox virus. As of August 8th, there have been 478 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario.    WHAT IS MONKEYPOX? Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, an Orthopoxvirus from the same family as smallpox. Monkeypox is less transmissible than smallpox, and cases are […]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has notified the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne that as of August 13, 2022, residents of Akwesasne are exempt from restrictions on the importation of personal use poultry and poultry by-product into Canada.   MCA previously raised concerns regarding Canada’s poultry importation restrictions, as Akwesasne residents purchase groceries on both sides of the border and […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports twenty-two (22) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of August 15, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:  Current Positive Cases: 22Total COVID-Related Passings: 14    SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: Individuals have either two negative […]

On Thursday (August 11, 2022) afternoon at approximately 3:30 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police arrested three people in relation to a fentanyl trafficking investigation. The arrests, which took place at a business parking lot in Cornwall, Ontario, were the result of an investigation that lasted approximately six months.   The lengthy investigation, led by the Joint Investigation Team of the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to recognize the 2022 Akwesasne Student Bursary recipients. Every year, MCA’s partners, Bank of Montreal and Enbridge, sponsor student bursaries for Akwesasne youth who are pursuing their post-secondary education. MCA hosted the students and sponsors for a luncheon and ceremony today at the St. Regis Recreation Centre.   Grand Chief Abram Benedict and […]

The Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with DOH programs’ Home Visit Procedures. This information is to let the community know what to expect in regards to home visits from the Wholistic Health & Wellness, Community Health Nurses, and Home Care/Home Support programs.For routine home visits, prior to entry into your home, a respiratory screening will need to […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports forty-eight (48) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of August 8, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:  Current Positive Cases: 48Total COVID-Related Passings: 14    SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: • Individuals have either two […]

In an act of caution and care for the health of the community, and due to the rising cases of COVID-19 during this “7th wave” in Ontario, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reinstating the mask requirement in all MCA buildings, effective immediately.   Please be prepared to wear a mask when visiting any MCA facility.  Other preventative measures (physical […]

With sadness, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne shares news of the passing of former longtime District Chief Lloyd Benedict of the Kawehno:ke district. Our condolences are given to his loved ones.   Chief Benedict was elected to Council for five consecutive terms, totaling 15 years, from 1982-1994. We acknowledge his dedication and commitment to serving the community and responding to […]