The Wholistic Health and Wellness Program will begin offering on-site Mental Health & Addiction services for community on July 20. This will be by appointment only, walk-ins are not available at this time. Medical Clinic Telephone appointments will continue and are encouraged. On-Site Services are available at Kanonhkwatsheri:io include the Akwesasne Medical Clinic, Mental Health and Addictions. Call […]
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Recently, through hard work and determination, Issac McDonald of the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance received his paramedic certification. Below, Issac discusses his background, and what it means that he is now a paramedic. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud of your accomplishments and all that you do for Akwesasne. Congratulations Issac! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AS AN […]
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The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have received information of a confirmed bear sighting in the area. The bear may be swimming from island to island. Cottagers in the area should take precautions. What to do if you see or encounter a bear on your property.Black bears live mostly in forested areas where they are best able to find food, winter […]
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) are informing the community that, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the public informational sessions held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Grasse River Project will not be held, in accordance with social distancing requirements. The presentation that Arconic would have given at the public meetings has been […]
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health manages two long term care facilities – Tsiionkwanonhso:te Longterm Care Facility and Iakhihsohtha Lodge. The MCA Department of Health follows the directives issued by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care for COVID-19 protocols that are implemented in each home. The Ministry released a directive to conduct COVID-19 testing on all residents and […]
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Under the Kaienthóhsera initiative, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is attempting to help with the food needs of Akwesasronon by providing raised garden beds to individual households. Each package will include an 8’x4’x1′ raised garden bed that will be delivered and installed at a location chosen by the residents. The soil will be provided as well as a tray of plants […]
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You can virtually connect with others to practice activities like studying speeches for ceremonies and sharing stories or traditional teachings. Platforms like Zoom, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger are great tools to help you stay connected socially, while we have to remain distant physically.
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Regarding the CERB payment, if you are a client of the Community Support Program and on social assistance, this notice is to inform you that if you applied for CERB, please let your case manager know right away. This may affect your monthly check as this is additional income you have to report. With the CERB, you may have received […]
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Akwesasne Child & Family Services has provided some resources on how you can prevent & protect loved ones against online sexual exploitation. With all the online accounts that children are using now, make sure they stay safe! TYPES OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION• Persistence – keep asking for something, even when you repeatedly say no• Using Pity/Guilt – makes you feel sorry […]
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has been working closely with local funeral service providers in both Ontario and New York State to ensure that family members can appropriately and safely celebrate the lives of loved ones that pass away during these unprecedented times. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral service providers, while still being respectful of Akwesasne’s culture and customs, […]
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