The Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment (ATFE) will be holding their annual Seed & Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 23! Join us at the former Bingo Palace Parking Lot starting at 9 a.m. until supplies last.   A variety of vegetable seeds and trees will be provided to interested Akwesasronon for free!   AVAILABLE SEEDS: Red Seed Potatoes, White […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Health is providing the community with resources and information for services during MCA’s holiday closure April 15th – April 18th. Most of MCA’s programs will be closed, with the exception of 24-hour facilities. The AhkwesaHsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) schools and services will also be closed for the holiday weekend during […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports thirty-five (35) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 13, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: Current Positive Cases: 35 Total COVID-Related Passings: 12     If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that individuals have either two (2) […]

On April 13, 2022, Akwesasne Mohawk Police were conducting general patrol duties on Cornwall Island when two suspicious males were observed attempting to hide in a wooded area on McCumber Rd. Police intercepted both males who were found in possession of loaded firearms, currency, and a number of cellular phones.   Both males were identified as residents of the Greater […]

The Ontario government has announced they are expanding the eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 60 and up, as well as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals and their non-indigenous household members ages 18 and up, beginning on April 17th. The fourth dose will provide an extra layer of protection against the Omicron and BA.2 […]

WILL REASSESS MANDATE ON MAY 1ST   The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is informing the community that the mask mandate has been extended through the month of April. MCA has chosen to continue the mask mandate due to the increase in local positive COVID-19 cases, as well as an increase in cases and hospitalizations in neighbouring communities. MCA will […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Kana:takon Recreation Center.   The district meetings will be held in person at the recreation centers and the MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom link, or to submit any questions […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Non-Insured Health Benefits (ANIHB) Program is reminding community members of the criteria for prescription drug coverage. To qualify for ANIHB coverage, one must be registered with the Mohawks of Akwesasne, be a resident of Canada, and possess a valid provincial health card (OHIP, QHIP/RAMQ, etc.).    ANIHB is able to provide coverage for prescription […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports thirty-two (32) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 11, 2022. This reporting period is for March 26th to April 10th.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:    Current Positive Cases: 32  Total COVID-Related Passings: 12     It is of […]