The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to recognize the 2022 Akwesasne Student Bursary recipients. Every year, MCA’s partners, Bank of Montreal and Enbridge, sponsor student bursaries for Akwesasne youth who are pursuing their post-secondary education. MCA hosted the students and sponsors for a luncheon and ceremony today at the St. Regis Recreation Centre.   Grand Chief Abram Benedict and […]

The Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with DOH programs’ Home Visit Procedures. This information is to let the community know what to expect in regards to home visits from the Wholistic Health & Wellness, Community Health Nurses, and Home Care/Home Support programs.For routine home visits, prior to entry into your home, a respiratory screening will need to […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports forty-eight (48) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of August 8, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:  Current Positive Cases: 48Total COVID-Related Passings: 14    SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: • Individuals have either two […]

In an act of caution and care for the health of the community, and due to the rising cases of COVID-19 during this “7th wave” in Ontario, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reinstating the mask requirement in all MCA buildings, effective immediately.   Please be prepared to wear a mask when visiting any MCA facility.  Other preventative measures (physical […]

With sadness, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne shares news of the passing of former longtime District Chief Lloyd Benedict of the Kawehno:ke district. Our condolences are given to his loved ones.   Chief Benedict was elected to Council for five consecutive terms, totaling 15 years, from 1982-1994. We acknowledge his dedication and commitment to serving the community and responding to […]

The MCA Community Health Program is announcing the next pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic, scheduled for Wednesday, August 10. This clinic will be for children ages 6 months – 4 years old.   When: Wednesday, August 10Where: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Kana:takon)This clinic will be by appointment only.   Pediatric Moderna vaccines will be available.   For more information, or to inquire […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that their offices will be closed on Friday, July 29 for a staff activity day and on Monday, August 1 in observance of the Civic Holiday.    Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, August 2.  

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that effective July 4, 2022, the mask mandate for MCA offices has been suspended. It is recommended individuals use their judgment, knowledge, and acceptable level of risk when deciding about mask-wearing. MCA’s New Hire Policy will also be lifted; this policy limited hiring to COVID-19 vaccinated individuals. Moving forward, new applicants […]