Please be reminded that the large garbage containers located at the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Facilities are not available for public use. These bins are meant to service the facilities only. For community members that reside in the northern portion of Akwesasne, garbage pickup is available on the following days: Tsi Snaihne | ThursdayKawehno:ke | FridayKana:takon | SaturdayRecycling | Tuesdays […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is informing the community that visits to its long-term care homes – Tsiionkwanonhso:te and Iakhihsohtha – will be resuming on June 18, 2020, with guidelines in place to protect the health of our residents from the spread of COVID-19. The following are guidelines being implemented for the resumption of visits:1. All visitors […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is thankful to community businesses that continue to operate to provide goods and services to community members. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and community members must be willing to alter their “normal” behavior to best protect employees and customers. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing all business owners that they must take the […]
Read moreA callout is being conducted for new Community Trustees to the Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust. The deadline for applications is June 18, 2020 at 4 p.m. One 4-year term and two 2-year terms are open. If you have any questions, please contact JoAnn Swamp (613-932-9452 ext. 222 – jswamp@nnatc.org) or Chelsea Francis (613-575-2348 ext. 2270 – chelsea.francis@akwesasne.ca). ➩ CLICK […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is advising the community that excessive lighting of fireworks has been creating undue stress on community members. Fireworks create a severe noise disturbance that is alarming and frightening to elders, pets, children, and anyone with disabilities such as autism. They should be used sparingly. MCA has received numerous complaints, and we request that community members be mindful […]
Read moreOn June 7, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) was conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity. On this date police observed a vessel attend a private landing in Tsi Snaihne (Snye). As police attempted to stop the vessel the driver and passenger both fled on foot in an attempt to evade police. A […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services’ Traditional Support Unit is excited to host a traditional-themed cardboard art contest for Akwesasronon! Using your creativity, cardboard, adhesive, & paint, make your very own work of art and submit it to the ACFS Family Cardboard Art Challenge Facebook event page. All entries will have a chance to win prizes from local artisans! Submissions […]
Read moreMCA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) MOVING TO REMOTE MONITORING Until Further Notice Although the state of emergency due to COVID-19 remains in place for the time being, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is slowly resuming operations to better assist the community. Beginning June 8, 2020, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be moving to REMOTE MONITORING. Staff of the EOC […]
Read moreJOINT COMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release:Ohiari:ha/June 3, 2020 Akwesasne Continues Precautions During Time of Mourning AKWESASNE — The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) express our deepest condolences to all community members affected by the loss of a loved one. The ongoing global pandemic makes it difficult to be able to express our heartfelt […]
Read moreDistrict Chief Vanessa Adams highlights nursing week that was celebrated May 10-16, 2020. Nursing Spotlight on the work being done by the Community Health Program with the COVID-19 pandemic response. Registered Nurses Karole Mitchell and Don Lucas provide information on contact tracing. If you are from Akwesasne and have any questions about COVID-19, please contact the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Community […]
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