The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to inform the community that the clinics located in Kawehno:ke and Kana:takon will be receiving training on the new electronic medical records system (EMR). Clinic services will be disrupted and/or delayed from Monday, September 16 through Friday, September 20. Providers are encouraging patients to get medication refills before September 13 to avoid medication […]
Read moreCheck out the September 2019 schedule of activities happening at Iakhihsohtha Lodge. Visitors and volunteers are always encouraged to visit our totas! Be sure to like the Friends of Iakhihsohtha Lodge Facebook page.
Read moreTERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice that the proposed Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment (2019) has been accepted in principle for enactment following the amendment provisions contained in the existing law. The enactment method required under the Akwesasne Election Law (2005) is a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting, which will be […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC) is the governing authority for the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS). The AMPC assists the Chief of Police in the identification and implementation of community-oriented policing initiatives and the development of policies for the effective management and administration of the AMPS. The AMPC meets once a month to hear and respond to reports from the Chief […]
Read moreThe Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a one-day training on addictions and mental illness. When: Monday, September 23 | 9 AM – 5 PMWhere: Best Western Hotel | Cornwall, ON This workshop will cover topics such as the links between mental illness and addiction, barriers to assessment/treatment, intervention strategies, harm reduction planning and more. To register, please contact Cullen […]
Read moreA set of three plaques have been unveiled in each of the community’s three districts, in a powerful statement of honour to all the missing and murdered people of Akwesasne. The project was coordinated by the staff of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Family Wellness Program (AFWP). The Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women movement has grown across Canada and the […]
Read moreCalling all future youth entrepreneurs — join us for a week-long business bootcamp that will be held from August 6-9! Participants will learn how to start their own business while being innovative and expressing their creativity.Deadline to register: Wednesday, July 31This workshop is for youth ages 14-18. To register or for more information, please contact Chantelle White (613-575-2250 ext. 1054 or chantelle.white@akwesasne.ca) or LaToya Rourke (518-358-4238 ext. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne kicked off the second year of their term this month by gathering for a 2-day retreat at the Strathmere Inn in Ottawa. The full 13-person Council attended for two days of discussions, planning, and prioritizing, with a mix of laughter, games and communication thrown into the mix. Mohawk Government Support Manager Chelsea Francis facilitated the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently looking to fill one vacant seat on the Akwesasne Legislative Commission (ALC) for the district of Kana:takon. The Akwesasne Legislative Commission was established to oversee, receive community input, and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws. In doing so, the Akwesasne Legislative Commission endeavors to protect the collective rights […]
Read moreThe MCA Office of Vital Statistics is now available to assist community members with the application process for the new status cards with the machine readable zone. Previously, the MRZ cards could be attained through special intake sessions held within Akwesasne — OVS is now able to provide assistance to community members that wish to fill out an application. MRZ […]
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