The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to wish a happy National Nurses Week to our amazing nursing team! Nurses play many roles throughout a patient’s health-care journey. From our clinics to our long-term care facilities to our home care program, our nursing team is dedicated to caring for our community. Niawenhkó:wa/Thank you very much for all the work that […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to invite elders to a traditional cornbread cooking class with Sodi Horne! When: May 16, 2023 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation There are 10 spots available. To register, please contact Maya Swamp at maya.swamp@akwesasne.ca or call (613) 575-2341 ext. 3106.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Sahatihahará:ne Detox Center is notifying the community that they have fentanyl testing strips and naloxone kits available for anyone interested, based on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. Fentanyl testing strips (FTS) are an effective method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. FTS are small strips of paper that […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Community Health Program’s Diabetes Prevention Services for a free, 12-week circuit training class to increase your fitness level! This class targets strength building, muscular endurance, flexibility, and weight loss. When: Mondays & Wednesdays (May 1 – July 20)Where: Community Health Program Fitness Center (Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io) This class is open to community members age 18+ of all […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program, a program within the Department of Health (DOH), provided a drum to the students at Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School (CCVS) last week. Land-Based Healing Program Coordinator, Brandon David, and Akwesasne Child & Family Services (ACFS) Traditional Support staff member, Allen Smoke, had been working with CCVS students who established and participated […]
Read moreThe month of March marks the celebration of National Social Work Month. Every day, social workers support people in navigating complex systems. They are uniquely positioned to identify and address systemic gaps, provide key services and programs, and strengthen communities to what they need, all while applying the skills to build a more just world. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is notifying the community that the Jordan’s Principle Program has relocated to the Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health Facility (KHF). The Jordan’s Principle Office is located on the bottom floor of KHF in the former Nation Building office. The Jordan’s Principle office is not accessible within the health facility. Please use the external door […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp and the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program have teamed up to giveaway emergency kits to Akwesasronon aged 55 and older! This is only open to residents of Kana:takon, Kawehno:ke, and Tsi Snaihne. When: Wednesday, March 22Where: Kana:takon Recreation Center There will be 200 emergency kits available, one bag per household. To register, please […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is announcing to the community that they have partnered with Queen’s University to launch a sleep study in Akwesasne. The sleep study will be rolled out in three phases, beginning later this year. This sleep study will focus on insomnia, the most common sleep disorder. Sleep problems are very common, and […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Community Health Program on Wednesday, March 15, and unlock the potential of food and healthy living! The Community Health crew will be set up at the Bank of Montreal (BMO) at Peace Tree Mall from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stop by our free event for blood pressure/glucose screenings, nutrition information, recipes, promo items, and a […]
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