MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM TO BE PROVIDED BY TNT DELI The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that the Iakhihsohtha Lodge has entered into COVID-19 Outbreak Status on November 14, 2023 due to three residents testing positive. There are currently no restrictions on visitation. However, masks are mandatory at all […]
Read moreBEI PRESS RELEASE The BEI is looking for witnesses to a police intervention on April 7, 2023, in Akwesasne Following the initiation of a criminal investigation, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes of Québec (BEI) is asking the public for its help in finding witnesses to a police intervention. At around 8:45 p.m. on April 7, 2023, officers from […]
Read moreWomen in recovery are invited to an evening of healing and celebration! Join the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program on Wednesday, November 22 at the SRMT Senior Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event starts at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided! Take the time to listen and reflect with guest speaker Kaylee Jacco as […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release Kentenhko:wa/November 6, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Leslie Papineau is the new director of the Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE). Ms. Papineau has been acting in the role since 2021. “We are pleased that Leslie will be able to continue advancing the department’s many priorities and projects,” […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is providing the community with information on what to do if they contract COVID-19. With respiratory illness and flu season looming, it is highly recommended that Akwesasronon follow public health guidelines and avoid the spread of flus, viruses, and illnesses to other community members. Symptoms of COVID-19 include, but are not […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program (LBH) welcomed members of the Wiikwemkoong nation to Akwesasne. The purpose of the visit was to create a partnership and share ideas and resources that would benefit both communities. The Wiikwemkoong nation members who attended serve various roles in their home territories, such as mental health services, education, land-based practices, and youth […]
Read moreLet’s get ready and prepare for Red Ribbon Week together! Be kind to your mind, live drug free and join us for our themed days for a week full of fun this year. Red Ribbon Week will be held from October 23-27, 2023. The schedule is as follows: Monday, October 23: Wear Red Day Tuesday, October 24: Mismatch Day […]
Read moreA referendum on the Final Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law and Final Draft of the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. Polling stations will be set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) welcomed a new member to their Health Advisory Board. DOH conducted a swearing-in ceremony with the new board member, Emmy Mitchell, on Thursday, October 5th. Emmy will represent the District of Tsi Snaihne during her tenure on the Health Advisory Board. The board consists of community members from each district […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health will begin accepting clients at its new detox center, Sahatihahará:ne this coming Monday, October 2, 2023. The 4-bed/4-client center is located on Kawehno:ke and fills a need in healthcare and addictions services that our medical teams are committed to providing. “This is a major milestone for our healthcare services,” said District […]
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