The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne through MCR 2020/2021 – #265, dated January 19, 2021, established a Working Task Group to draft an emergency response law. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne through MCR 2022/2023 – #173, dated October 2, 2022, “Accepts in Principle” the Draft Emergency Management Law, dated September 26, 2022. The draft law will now proceed to […]
Read moreWith sadness, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announces the passing of long-time employee Diane King. Diane started her career as a nurse in 1984 and has worked for the past 25 years as a Community Health Nurse with the MCA Department of Health. Throughout her years with the Department of Health, Diane was instrumental in various program initiatives, such […]
Read moreThe Mohawks of Akwesasne have an ongoing claim against Canada in connection with the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project. In 2000, the Seaway agreed to settle one specific issue in this proceeding by returning certain Block 1 lands to Akwesasne. On November 25, 2020, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations added the Block 1 Lands to reserve by Order. […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that the facility has been removed from COVID-19 Outbreak Status as of Monday, January 9th, 2023. LTC services have been returned to regular operating procedures at the status quo level prior to the COVID-19 Outbreak Status. The LTC is urging staff and visitors that if you are feeling sick to […]
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Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services is excited to present a smoke dance series with Kaneratiio (DJ) White! Participants will make their own kastowahs/fans and learn how to smoke dance. The series begins on January 10th and only 15 spots are available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions or are interested in signing up, please […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe have collaborated and are preparing for a winter storm forecasted for our region late this week beginning Thursday, Dec. 22 and impacting our area into Saturday, Dec. 24. Environment Canada issued a weather alert stating: “Precipitation may begin as rain or snow late Thursday before possibly transitioning to rain […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program would like to take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge our very own Amanda Garrow, RN, CLC, as she has achieved her Master’s in Community Health from SUNY Potsdam! Congratulations Amanda, your dedication to reaching your goal during a global pandemic is inspiring!
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) is providing the community with resources and information for services during MCA’s December holiday closure, scheduled for December 26th – 30th. 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 week during this […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Health is providing the community with an update on Meals on Wheels (MOW) dates. The Meals on Wheels Program is distributed through the Iakhihsohtha Lodge. MOW will be delivered on December 27th, 28th, and 29th. MOW will not be delivered on holiday dates. The MOW program will resume regular delivery hours after […]
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