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Press Release
UPCOMING PEDIATRIC COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC
The MCA Community Health Program is announcing the next pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic, scheduled for Wednesday, August 10. This clinic will be for children ages 6 months – 4 years old. When: Wednesday, August 10Where: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Kana:takon)This clinic will be by appointment only. Pediatric Moderna vaccines will be available. For more information, or to inquire […]
Read moreMCA OFFICES CLOSED FOR MCA WELLNESS & TEAM BUILDING DAY AND CIVIC HOLIDAY
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that their offices will be closed on Friday, July 29 for a staff activity day and on Monday, August 1 in observance of the Civic Holiday. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, August 2.
Read moreCHILD’S RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES LAW — COMMUNITY INPUT SESSIONS
As a result of the Legislative Development Priorities Survey (completed in May 2022), Akwesasronon identified a new law to be created for the community: the Child’s Rights & Responsibilities Law. A Working Task Group has been created for this law, along with a work plan and schedule for its legislative development. The WTG would like to meet with the […]
Read moreMCA AMENDS COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that effective July 4, 2022, the mask mandate for MCA offices has been suspended. It is recommended individuals use their judgment, knowledge, and acceptable level of risk when deciding about mask-wearing. MCA’s New Hire Policy will also be lifted; this policy limited hiring to COVID-19 vaccinated individuals. Moving forward, new applicants […]
Read moreAMBE & UCDSB RENEW 5-YEAR AGREEMENT
On Wednesday, June 22, representatives of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE), and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met at the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute to sign the renewal of their 5-year agreement. This collaboration aims to assist the transition of AMBE elementary students into secondary schools within the […]
Read moreCORNWALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SAFELY SUSPENDS COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
HOSPITAL WILL MAINTAIN MANDATORY MASKING REQUIREMENT On June 27, 2022, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has safely suspended several COVID-19 restrictions as the number of reported cases continues to decline and hospital admissions remain low in Eastern Ontario. CCH has returned to its pre-pandemic open visiting policy, lifting the requirement to book visitation appointments. The patient, family, and care […]
Read moreUPCOMING DEADLINE FOR FEDERAL INDIAN DAY SCHOOL SETTLEMENT
The deadline for the Federal Indian Day School Settlement is July 13, 2022. Any eligible claimants that have not applied yet are encouraged to submit. Applications will be available at the following locations: Snye Life Convenience Store (918 River Road, Tsi Snaihne) CT’s Country Store (311 St. Regis Road, Akwesasne) MCA Admin #1 Building (12 Akwesasne St, Kana:takon) Canada […]
Read moreMCA REPORTS FIVE NEW POSITIVE PCR/RAPID CASES OF COVID-19
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports five (5) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of June 27, 2022. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: Current Positive Cases: 5Total COVID-Related Passings: 14 SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: Individuals have either two […]
Read moreAMPS OFFERING PRACTICE PHYSICAL TESTING FOR FUTURE CANDIDATES
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service will be hosting practice physical testing for future candidates wishing to apply as a cadet with the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service. The testing will take place at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS), located on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), on the following dates: June 29, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.July 5, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. If you […]
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