The Block 1 Lands consist of 108 parcels of land on Kawehno:ke located in 8 various areas around Cornwall Island. These parcels represent lands that were previously expropriated or man-made during the construction of the Seaway. In 2000, Canada agreed to return the lands to the Mohawks of Akwesasne as a partial settlement of Mohawk claims regarding the construction and […]
Read moreDecember 1st is World Aids Day — join the MCA Community Health in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS by wearing red. Community Health will be hosting a number of activities throughout the day. Stop by to see some of our awareness displays, pick up a lunch to-go at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Sweetgrass Lane entrance), or participate in our Facebook quiz […]
Read moreJoin the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program from November 20–26 for National Addictions Awareness Week. This year we are placing the spotlight on how different communities across the country are helping those in their community with problematic substance use or who have a substance use disorder. It’s about showing how collaborating as a community, a Community of […]
Read moreThe Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) would like to remind community members who have scheduled appointments with the medical team at KMC to please arrive on time for your appointment. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute blocks and late arrivals can put a strain on the medical teams time with other patients. If you are going to be 10 minutes late, […]
Read moreSafe Zone is excited to host its first Friendsgiving potluck for the community! When: Monday, November 21 (5-7 p.m.)Where: HUD Training Room (Hogansburg, NY) Bring a dish and join the Safe Zone Ally Members for a traditional meal and good company! Feel free to bring salads, soda/juice, or other side dishes. If you have any questions, please […]
Read moreThe following are the official results of the Kana:takon by-election nominations held on November 12, 2022 for the position of District Chief: Larry King Theresa Jacobs Rachel Lazare Dalton Thomas Sherril Thomas-Lazare A by-election for one (1) District Chief will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in the district of Kana:takon from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program, Thompson Island Cultural Camp, and Akwesasne Child & Family Services have teamed up to give away care packages to elders across the community! When: Tuesday, November 22 (1-4 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation Center There are 75 care packages available for elders ages 65 and older. They include locally-harvested […]
Read moreThe Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education will be hosting 3 community sessions on our Regional Education Agreement. Join us to receive information on the agreement and ask any questions you may have. Light refreshments will be available. Tuesday, November 15Kana:takon School5 p.m. Wednesday, November 16Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute5 p.m. Thursday, November 17Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS)5 p.m. […]
Read moreOn Monday, November 14, 2022, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an unresponsive female who had overdosed on drugs at a residence on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Provincial Ambulance attended a residence and provided lifesaving measures, including administering naloxone (Narcan) to the unresponsive female. The female was transported to a local hospital and is expected to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that during the week of November 21–23, 2022, “active threat” training will be conducted at MCA facilities in all three districts. As part of this staff training, drills and mock exercises will be conducted to simulate an active shooter situation or other safety threat. Please be aware that these exercises are […]
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