With sadness, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne shares news of the passing of former longtime District Chief Lloyd Benedict of the Kawehno:ke district. Our condolences are given to his loved ones. Chief Benedict was elected to Council for five consecutive terms, totaling 15 years, from 1982-1994. We acknowledge his dedication and commitment to serving the community and responding to […]
Read moreIakwa’shatste Youth Fitness and the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to invite Akwesasronon ages 13+ to a Youth Paddle Camp! When: August 9-12, 2022Where: Tupper Lake Region Drop-off is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and pick-up is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Generations Park Pavilion. Paddle camp participants will receive their Tupper Lake Triad patch […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services needs YOUR help! There is an urgent need for kinship/foster/customary care homes. If you, or anyone you know, may be in a position to open your home to either temporary or long-term fostering, please call 613-575-5020 and speak to an intake worker to submit your information. A Resource Development Worker will be in contact […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program is announcing the next pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinic, scheduled for Wednesday, August 10. This clinic will be for children ages 6 months – 4 years old. When: Wednesday, August 10Where: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Kana:takon)This clinic will be by appointment only. Pediatric Moderna vaccines will be available. For more information, or to inquire […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that their offices will be closed on Friday, July 29 for a staff activity day and on Monday, August 1 in observance of the Civic Holiday. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, August 2.
Read moreAs a result of the Legislative Development Priorities Survey (completed in May 2022), Akwesasronon identified a new law to be created for the community: the Child’s Rights & Responsibilities Law. A Working Task Group has been created for this law, along with a work plan and schedule for its legislative development. The WTG would like to meet with the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that effective July 4, 2022, the mask mandate for MCA offices has been suspended. It is recommended individuals use their judgment, knowledge, and acceptable level of risk when deciding about mask-wearing. MCA’s New Hire Policy will also be lifted; this policy limited hiring to COVID-19 vaccinated individuals. Moving forward, new applicants […]
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