More than 500 wildfire evacuees from the Deer Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario have been relocated to NAV Centre in Cornwall, Ontario, with no certainty as to when they can return home. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is coordinating assistance from several Akwesasne community programs to make the evacuees’ stay more hospitable. MCA’s Emergency Measures staff are coordinating recreational […]
Read moreThe MCA Environment Program is excited to host a shoreline cleanup for the community! Help us clean our common areas clean and learn about building a relationship with Mother Earth through gratitude. When: Saturday, August 14 | 11 a.m.Where: Waterfront Area on Third Street, Kana:takon A meal will be provided for participants, along with garbage bags, gloves, and other necessary […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to welcome their new Administrative Assistant, Alicia Thompson, to the Health Administration Team. Alicia’s appointment is effective as of July 28, 2021. The Health Administration Team is happy to have Alicia start her new endeavour in the Department of Health, and feel she is a wonderful addition to the team. […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is informing the community that the Mental Health Program offices will be closed on Friday, July 30, 2021. Mental Health staff will be out of the office for the day. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact the Mental Health Crisis line at 866-996-0991.
Read moreMohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to extend a welcome to Dr. Gabriella Duclos-Lasnier, who will be on Rural Rotation from McGill University from August 30, 2021 until October 24, 2021 at the Akwesasne Medical Clinic. Dr. Duclos-Lasnier focuses on Family Medicine and will be under the direction of Dr. Horn during her rotation. To […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Healing Centre is excited to present a showing of the movie ‘Beans’! When: July 30, 2021 | 4-6 p.m.Where: Port Theatre (132 Montreal Rd, Cornwall ON) Tickets are FREE for the first 50 people! Please RSVP by emailing Eddie Cajigas at heriberto.cajigas@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Community and Social Services (DCSS) is seeking proposals to review and update the Akwesasne Child & Family Service Program’s policies and procedures pertaining to direct service delivery within Child Protection Services. The successful proponent must have extensive experience in developing child welfare service manuals that support a comprehensive customary care program to revitalize […]
Read moreNominations were held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 for the Akwesasne Membership Board in the districts of Kawehno:ke and Tsi Snaihne. If needed, a by-election will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict at 613-575-2250 ext. […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) received information of a suspect vehicle involved in a number of reported thefts in the surrounding area. On July 21, 2021, police located a vehicle matching the description parked at a residence in Tsi Snaihne (Snye). Police attended the residence and discovered two vehicles on the property that were reported stolen from the area. […]
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