MCA HOLIDAY CLOSURES

UPDATE (as of 10:00 a.m. on 12/22/2020): Due to an increase in positive cases of COVID-19, Ontario and Quebec have announced lockdown measures to curb climbing numbers. The lockdown will take effect on December 26, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in place until at least January 23, 2021.

MCA will be implementing the following measures to ensure the health and safety of the community and staff members:

  • MCA offices will now be closed to the public and staff from December 24, 2020 through January 1, 2021.
  • Between January 1 through January 25, only essential services will be operational.
    • Note: As indicated in the Executive Director’s memo, employees are asked to check with their supervisor/manager as to their respective program’s operational status. Community members can visit the akwesasne.ca website for the full list of essential/non-essential services.
  • MCA will reopen buildings to the public on January 25, 2021.

These measures are being put in place for the protection of Akwesasronon. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through this pandemic. We also extend our gratitude to community members who continue to practice prevention measures, like social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand washing.

 


 

 Below is additional information on specific program’s holiday hours:

  • AHKWESAHSNE MOHAWK BOARD OF EDUCATION: closed December 23, 2020 — January 1, 2021
    • Buildings close on Dec. 18; virtual/remote work will continue until Dec. 22.
  • AKWESASNE CHILD CARE: closed December 23, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • AKWESASNE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021 
    • In case of emergency or to report a child in danger, please contact Emergency Dispatch at 613-575-2000 and an ACFS on-call worker will get back to you.
  • AKWESASNE NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
    • Should you have any COVID-19-related questions or wish to schedule an appointment for testing, please call the Cornwall Assessment Centre at 343-475-0160.
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: closed December 21, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • DIH – HOUSING SECTOR: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • HUMAN RESOURCES: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • INFORMATION SERVICES: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • IOHAHI:IO: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • MOHAWK GOVERNMENT: closed December 18, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
  • WHOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021
    • A WHW mental health therapist will be on-call for emergencies at 613-435-4204
      • Additional mental health crisis numbers: 1-866-996-0991; 1-315-265-2422 (U.S.)
    • AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021 
    • KAWEHNO:KE MEDICAL CLINIC: closed December 24, 2020 — January 1, 2021 

While employees will return to their offices on January 4, 2021, MCA will not be open to the public until January 11, 2021. This is being done as a COVID-19 prevention measure for the safety of our staff and also to ensure ease of transition back into our regular schedule. 

Please note that the AMBE administrative office and remote school will resume regular operations on January 4, 2021. 

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to wish the community a safe and happy holiday season! Please continue to practice safety measures and take the proper precautions to avoid transmission of COVID-19. 

We are all in this together — niawenhkó:wa.

 

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