On Wednesday, December 2 at 6 p.m., a moon lodge will be held via Zoom with Kahwatsiraien:ton and the Moon Lodge Society. This event is geared for ages 12-18 and is a way for our young indigenous women to acknowledge and connect with our grandmother moon. Please pre-register with Rena Smoke at rena.smoke@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-5000 ext. 2409. The first […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports that there are two (2) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. This brings the total active cases in MCA’s jurisdiction to six (6), with 29 cases overall since the beginning of the pandemic. Twenty-three cases are categorized as recovered. […]
Read moreOntario’s COVID-19 response framework includes five levels of public health measures: Green-Prevent, Yellow-Protect, Orange-Restrict, Red-Control, & Lockdown. As of November 16, 2020, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit is at the ORANGE-RESTRICT level. This classification applies to Akwesasne, as the northern portion of our community follows the direction of the EOHU. To view Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework, please visit www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-response-framework-keeping-ontario-safe-and-open. To […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports that there is one (1) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. An additional two have recovered, therefore the total active cases is at seven (7). There have now been 27 cases overall since the beginning of the pandemic. Twenty […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports that there are three (3) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. An additional three have recovered, therefore the total active cases remains at eight (8). There have now been 26 cases overall since the beginning of the pandemic. Eighteen […]
Read moreIohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute is accepting proposals (beginning November 17 to December 4) for delivery of the following workshops:• Transitions-Resiliency Supports: Initiatives aimed at improving the resiliency of first-year students and students transitioning from secondary schooling. • Indigenous Supports: Programs/services focusing on culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed supports for Akwesasronon students. Any proposed workshop/presentation will have to be designed to be […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program’s monthly newsletter includes important updates and information — see the PDF below to learn about Diabetes Awareness Month, influenza prevention, pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 26 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Meetings are being held virtually. To sign up & receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is continuing to see a rise in COVID-19 cases. As a result, the DOH is advising households to practice an increase in safety measures by physically socializing only with those who reside in your household. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit and the province of Ontario officially recommend a 10-person limit for […]
Read moreThe MCA Executive Director is in search of interested registered eligible voters to serve as Akwesasne Election Appeal Board Members. Applicants can submit their letter of intent to the Executive Director located at the Administration Building 1 in Kana:takon (St. Regis), Quebec or the application can be mailed to:Attention: Executive Director P.O. Box 90Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 Letters of intent […]
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