Press Release
December 29, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Health (DOH) has received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit that a member of the Iakhihsohtha Lodge staff has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID-19 positive result was detected by our regular nasal swab surveillance testing. The staff member is currently at home isolating. All resident families […]
Read moreDecember 22, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports six (6) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of December 22, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: New Positive Cases: 6 Current Active: 15 Total Cases: 614 COVID-Related Passings: 12 The Department of Health would like to remind […]
Read moreDECEMBER 21, 2021 The Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is providing the community with contact numbers for various services and programs for the holidays and during MCA’s Annual Holiday Closure (December 27th to December 31st). Mental Health Peter Ladd – 315-778-3671 (December 28th – December 30th) Mental Health Crisis Hotline – 866-996-0991 NYS Mental Health Crisis Line – 315-265-2422 Suicide […]
Read moreDecember 21, 2021 Effective January 3, 2022, due to the rising cases of COVID-19, and the increase in cases of the Omicron variant in surrounding areas, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) offices will be open to community members by appointment only. To access any MCA public offices or health facilities, community members will be required to schedule an […]
Read moreDecember 21, 2021 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 December 21, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: New Positive Cases: 0 Current Active: 12 Total Cases: 609 (Four (4) new cases were identified during the weekend of December […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be distributing gift cards to all households in their jurisdiction for the holidays, beginning today. Council will be going house-to-house hand-delivering one gift card per household. We kindly request all dogs be tied up. Those delivering will be adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols, wearing masks and sanitizing hands and pens between houses. […]
Read moreTo protect the progress in the fight against COVID-19, and safeguard the province’s hospitals and intensive care units (ICUs), with a rapidly spreading Omicron variant, the Ontario government is accelerating its booster rollout by expanding eligibility to all individuals aged 18 and over, as well as shortening the interval to three (3) months (prior interval was six (6) months) following […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports four (4) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of December 17, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 4Current Active: 8Total Cases: 604COVID-19 Related Passings: 12 The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed for the holidays from December 24-31, 2021. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 3.
Read moreTo further strengthen its response to the Omicron variant, effective December 18, 2021, Ontario will introduce a 50 percent capacity limit to the following indoor areas of venues with a usual capacity of 1,000 or more: Facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities Entertainment facilities such as concert venues, theaters, and cinemas Racing venues Meeting and event spaces […]
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