FORMER MCA DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) would like to extend its condolences to the family, friends, and former coworkers of Margaret Terrance. Maggie, as she was known by many, was a part of MCA’s Senior Management Team, serving the community as the director of the Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) […]

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is offering the Pfizer-BioNTECH COVID-19 vaccine to Akwesasne community members. Akwesasronon who are in need of the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech, and have received your first dose elsewhere, are being offered the Pfizer vaccine. CHP is also offering the vaccine to community members aged 16-18 years old who are interested in receiving […]

The Iakhihsohtha Lodge is providing the community with an update regarding their visitors policy. Visitor restrictions will be reduced starting May 5, 2021. Following guidance from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Iakhihsohtha Lodge will be taking a phased approach in gradually increasing visitation for residents. There will not be a return to open visiting at this time. Lodge staff will […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports one (1) new active case of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 27, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 1Current Active: 16Total Cases: 322Note: One (1) new positive case was identified on April 24th, and two (2) new cases were […]

The Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long Term Care Facility (LTC) is providing the community with an update regarding their visitor’s policy. The change in visitor’s policy is keeping with public health guidelines.  Designated caregivers to LTC residents are being offered visitation in the facility. Upon arrival to the building, they will be required to take a rapid COVID-19 antigen test. After the rapid […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports one (1) new active case of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 26, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 1Current Active: 16Total Cases: 317There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 29 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Meetings are being held virtually. To sign up & receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]

The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s Traditional Medicine Unit would like to welcome Alicia Cook to their staff. Ms. Cook will be working with Eddie Gray in the Traditional Medicine Program to provide medicines to community members, as well as providing assessments and identifying traditional healers and helpers. Alicia “Konwahonwihsen” Cook is a member of the Wolf Clan, and […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports four (4) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 23, 2021.  Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 4Current Active: 23Total Cases: 316There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is hosting a virtual event to honour the artists and entertainers of the community in the Ionkwakwé:nion Book of Accomplishments! When: April 30, 2021 at 6 p.m.Where: MCA Facebook or CKON Radio Facebook Join us and host Reen Cook to celebrate your fellow Akwesasronon.