Akwesasne 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 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) held a conference call on May 26, 2020 to discuss concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. At this time, we are reminding individuals that Akwesasne remains under a State of Emergency and all emergency measures taken continue to be in effect. Community members are asked to continue adhering […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have received information of a confirmed bear sighting in the area. The bear may be swimming from island to island. Cottagers in the area should take precautions. What to do if you see or encounter a bear on your property.Black bears live mostly in forested areas where they are best able to find food, winter […]
Read moreOn March 12, 2020, the Akwesasne Justice Department and Akwesasne Review Commission jointly reviewed the COOP (Continuity of Operations Plan) with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has resulted in many events being cancelled. Based on the guidelines established for prevention measures and to maintain the health and safety of our community and staff, it was determined that the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Health is advising the community to prepare for upcoming high temperatures and humidity this week. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, facilities that are normally used as cooling centers are not available to provide this service. Please call elders in your family or other high-risk individuals to check on them to make sure they […]
Read moreOn May 20, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) were conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity. At 12:48 AM, police observed a large white speedboat traveling on the St. Lawrence River without navigation equipment displayed. Police followed the vessel to a private landing in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) and attempted to conduct a […]
Read moreMCA Planned Office Closure May 18-22, 2020 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is preparing for the office closure that is planned for the organization the week of May 18-22, 2020. This closure is needed to complete major renovations and update essential equipment. The MCA Department of Health is notifying the community of the operational status and contact […]
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