Please join us on Friday, October 30 for a virtual moon lodge with Kahwatsiraién:ton and the Moon Lodge Society! We invite young indigenous women in the community to attend this virtual session as a way to acknowledge and connect with our grandmother moon. To register, please contact Rena Smoke at rena.smoke@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-5000 ext. 2409. This event is brought […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is standing in solidarity with the Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia in their effort to uphold their inherent right to fish. Acts of violence and racism cannot be tolerated. Our Mohawk community of Akwesasne has experienced our own challenges throughout history maintaining our right to fish, our right to healthy fish, and our […]
Read moreSocial distancing is an active control measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing means maintaining at least 6 feet (2 metres) away from others. Anytime you venture out alone or with your family, please wear a face mask. We are all in this together!
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health would like to announce that their COVID-19 testing site has been relocated to Third Street in Kana:takon (St. Regis). The mobile testing unit will be stored for the fall & winter months. We anticipate re-activating the mobile unit in the spring of 2021. If you have questions about COVID-19 and testing, please call the MCA […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s non-essential programs and offices will be closed to the public on Wednesdays in order for staff to manage COVID-19 preparations and build employee morale. Essential programs, 24-hour facilities, and some other programs and offices will remain open. The following programs and offices are among those that are OPEN on Wednesdays: Community Health Medical Clinics including […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program’s monthly newsletter includes important updates and information — see the PDF below to learn more about flu season, tummy time moves for your baby, how to prevent falls for elders and more.
Read moreGifted by the Ted Nolan Foundation, the Indigenous Institutes Consortium has partnered with Indspire to continue the legacy of the Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship through the Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships & Awards Program. The deadline is approaching, so get your application in soon. For more information or to apply, please visit: https://indspire.ca/programs/students/bursaries-scholarships/
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to announce that they will be offering a drive-through seasonal influenza vaccination clinic at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. This is in addition to the previous launch of the 2020-2021 Universal Influenza Immunization Program. To reduce the risk of severe illness that could potentially arise from co-infection with COVID-19 and […]
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