The MCA Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants on child welfare related to mentorship and quality services for our Children’s Aid Society. Deadline to submit: September 22, 2023 Inquiries and proposals must be submitted electronically to joseph.morin-lauzon@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreOn Monday, July 31, 2023, the Ottawa REDBLACKS and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted a football camp for local Akwesasne and area youth. Ben Maracle, a resident of Tyendinaga, and quarterback for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted the event at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena in the hopes of building the sport of football in indigenous communities. The football […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Child & Family Services Traditional Support Unit will be giving away book bags to college-bound students! Book bags include items such as sage to smudge, relaxation teas, and stress relief tools to help with overall physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. If you’ve received a bag in the past, you will not be eligible for this year’s […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program would like to invite the community to a movie in the park! Join us on Friday, June 23 at the Generations Park pavilion for a viewing of Strange World (rated PG). Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. and no drop-offs will be allowed.
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is hosting a number of free movie events throughout the month! June 23:PG Disney movie at Generations Park June 24:PG-13 LGBTQ+ movie at the Port Theatre (Cornwall) June 29:PG Disney movie at the Port Theatre (Cornwall) If you have any questions, please reach out to the AFWP at 613-937-4322.
Read moreThe MCA Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is requesting proposals from qualified law firms regarding legal services for Akwesasne Child & Family Services (ACFS). DCSS is seeking legal advice & representation for matters pertaining to ACFS’ Ontario child welfare mandate, including activities and related matters concerning jurisdiction & legal authority. If you have any questions regarding the request […]
Read moreMay is National Foster Care Month and Akwesasne has an urgent need for kinship/foster/customary care homes! If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a foster home, please call 613-575-5020.
Read moreOn Tuesday, April 25, 2023, representatives from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne presented cheques to several community non-profit organizations. The funds were donated by the Dept. of Community & Social Services (DCSS) to assist in the creation of programming for children and families, as well as ongoing operations of their respective facilities. Each organization is frequently accessed by Akwesasne community […]
Read moreWAITLIST CHEQUES EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED IN 3 – 4 WEEKS The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is informing the community that the waitlist for the Family Sustainability Funds cheques is now closed. No more names will be added to the list as of Wednesday, April 19, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is announcing that the “Family Sustainability” funds (cheques) distribution date scheduled for Tsi Snaihne on April 5th will instead take place in the District of Kana:takon at the St. Regis Recreation Center. This change in distribution location is to avoid congestion in the district of Tsi Snaihne as […]
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