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Health

Health

The Department of Health (DOH) collaborates with Akwesasró:non to provide high-quality health services that respect our culture, traditions, and individuality. The DOH oversees funding from various health organizations, ensuring compliance with regulations and legislation for clinics, mental health services, prevention programs, and public health. 

 

Vision Statement:

Our vision is to shape a healthier future through reciprocity with our community, where we all actively contribute to our collective well-being. 

 

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to promote a community-centered approach to health and wellness, recognizing that our community’s strength is essential to our collective well-being. We are dedicated to supporting those in need, embracing diversity, and creating an environment that encourages healing and wellness for everyone. 

 

DOH Sectors

The Department of Health consists of 5 sectors:

Health Administration plays a foundational role in the planning, oversight, and delivery of health services within the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. This sector ensures that the Department of Health operates with strategic focus, financial responsibility, and a commitment to high-quality care.


Sector 1 Services:

 

Contact DOH Administration:

Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility
31 Hilltop Drive, Kana:takon 
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-2341 ext. 3300 
Email: doh@akwesasne.ca 

(Acting) Director: Tessa Jocko 

Community Health Services (CHS) supports the physical, emotional, and developmental wellbeing of Akwesasronon through prevention-focused, family-centered care. This sector delivers health promotion, environmental health monitoring, prenatal and early childhood support, and navigation assistance for essential services such as Québec health cards and Jordan’s Principle. By combining public health education with hands-on support, Sector 2 empowers individuals and families to lead healthier lives rooted in community values and informed choices.

     
Sector 2 Services:

 

Contact Community Health Services:

Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility
31 Hilltop Drive, Kana:takon 
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 
Email: communityhealth@akwesasne.ca 

Associate Director: Karole Mitchell

Mental Health & Wellness Services is dedicated to promoting mental well-being, healing, and recovery in the Akwesasne community. This sector takes a wholistic approach, integrating Kanien’kehá:ka culture, language, and traditions into all services. We recognize the importance of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health in supporting individuals and families to achieve balance and wellness. 

   
Sector 3 Services:

 

Contact Mental Health & Wellness Services:

Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility
31 Hilltop Drive, Kana:takon 
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-2341 ext. 3115 

Associate Director: Mary Terrance

Clinical Care Services delivers essential healthcare programs that support community wellness through access to medical care, chronic disease management, in-home nursing, and system navigation. Services are provided across Akwesasne’s three districts through medical clinics, home care programs, and Indigenous Patient Navigators who help individuals access care and support with dignity and respect.

   
Sector 4 Services:

 

Contact Clinical Care Services:

Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility
31 Hilltop Drive, Kana:takon 
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-2341 ext. 3212 

Associate Director: Brigitte Pulice

Continuing Care Services offers a wide range of health and wellness supports for Akwesasne’s aging population. Grounded in respect for elders and guided by the principles of compassionate, community-based care, Sector 5 provides both at-home services and facility-based care to enhance well-being, preserve independence, and honour the important role elders play in the community.

   
Sector 5 Services:

 

Contact Continuing Care Services:

Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility
31 Hilltop Drive, Kana:takon 
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-2341 ext. 4205 

(Acting) Associate Director: David Johnson

 

Key Services Provided by DOH:
 

 

Know Before You Go: Area Hospitals & Accepted Insurance

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health has prepared this quick reference guide to help community members identify nearby hospitals, the types of insurance accepted, and the approximate distance from Akwesasne.
   

HOSPITAL
LOCATION & CONTACT
ACCEPTS
Cornwall Community Hospital

840 McConnell Ave
Cornwall, ON K6H 5S5

613-938-4240

9 mi/15km from Akwesasne

 RAMQ & OHIP
Glengarry Memorial Hospital

20260 County Rd 43
Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0

613-525-2222

36 mi/57km from Akwesasne

 RAMQ & OHIP
Barrie Memorial Hospital

28 Rue Gale
Ormstown, QC J0S 1K0

450-829-2321

38 mi/61km from Akwesasne

 RAMQ
Children’s Hospital of
Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

401 Smyth Rd
Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1

613-737-7600

70 mi/112km from Akwesasne

 RAMQ & OHIP
Montreal Children's Hospital

1001 Decarie Blvd
Montreal, QC H4A 3H9

514-412-4400

76 mi/122km from Akwesasne

 RAMQ

This listing is based on local and area hospitals most frequented by the Akwesasne community. It is not a full comprehensive list of all the hospitals or healthcare facilities available in the surrounding areas.

For more information, please call 613-575-2341 ext. 3300.

 

About the Health Advisory Board

The Health Advisory Board is made up of community members from each district who play an important role in shaping the work of the MCA  Department of Health. Their purpose is to bring forward the voices of Akwesasró:non, ensuring that DOH programs and priorities are guided by strong governance and community input.

Members were selected through a community call-out and chosen based on letters of interest. The board meets four times per year to review DOH activities, provide feedback, and help ensure that services reflect the needs and values of Akwesasronon.  
    

HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
KANÁ:TAKON KAWEHNÓ:KE TSI SNÁIHNE

Fallon Jacobs

Kimberly Terrance

Anastasia George

Lucy Papineau

Natalie Leaf

 Emmy Mitchell

DOH Administration: 

Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility
31 Hilltop Drive, Kana:takon 
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-2341 ext. 3300 
Fax: 613-575-1311
Email: doh@akwesasne.ca 

(Acting) Director: Tessa Jocko 

Disclaimer: Please note that the map location and the listed address may not align exactly due to GPS inaccuracies within our community. The embedded map is intended as a general guide to assist with navigation.

Contact Us

Akwesasne — Land Where the Partridge Drums
Email: info@akwesasne.ca
Phone 613-575-2250
Fax: 613-575-2181
Address:
PO Box 90
Akwesasne, Quebec, H0M 1A0
101 Tewesateni Road
Akwesasne, Ontario, K6H 0G5

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