On August 31st, the SRMT Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program, MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program, and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service teamed up for their annual event in honour of International Overdose Awareness Day. Luminaries lit up the Tewathahita Walking Trail at Generations Park as community members honoured their loved ones lost to overdosing and raised awareness of the opioid epidemic. […]
Read moreThe Department of Health’s Land-Based Healing Program would like to extend a warm welcome to the new Land-Based Healing Specialist, Steevi King. The Land-Based Healing Specialist will assist the Program Coordinator in working with community members and MCA programs to conduct small condolence fires, meditation, connection to the land, healing concepts and practices, and assisting with the Canoe Journeys Program. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has entered into a Suspected Outbreak status on August 28, 2023. In the event of a Suspected Outbreak, only the person who tested positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts are required to isolate. This differs from […]
Read moreThe following are the unofficial results of the Seaway Claim Referendum. The question was, “As a voter of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, do you: agree to and approve the terms and conditions of the Seaway Claim Settlement Agreement initialed by the negotiators for the Mohawks of Akwesasne, Canada, the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, and the Seaway International Bridge Corporation […]
Read moreThe Community Health Program is providing the community with updated information regarding COVID-19. An increasing number of cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the surrounding communities of Akwesasne. IF YOU’RE FEELING SICK, STAY HOME If you are feeling sick or having COVID-19 symptoms, stay home to prevent transmission to others. You should only leave your home to seek […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility is announcing the retirement of Lorna Francis. The LTC and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to extend congratulations and appreciation to Lorna for her many years of service to our residents! Lorna has dedicated 16 years of service to the elders residing at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, providing kindness, care, and support. Lorna served as […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Home Care/Home Support (HCHS) Program is providing the community with an update on their transition period. HCHS has now completed their transition from offices on Kawehno:ke to occupying office spaces in all three districts of Akwesasne. This transition was enacted to maximize the services accessible to their clients and to the Akwesasne community. HCHS […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a Back-To-School Prep Day full of FREE activities to help you get ready and recharge for the upcoming year! Stop by the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center on Wednesday, August 30 for a day of fun and wellness. There will be activities for teachers and faculty from 10 a.m. – […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility celebrated its 29th anniversary on August 17, 2023. 29 years ago, the LTC opened its doors to residents in need of long-term and daily medical care. The LTC started its week-long anniversary celebration with several events throughout the week, such as: A performance by the local band, Crosswinds An ice cream truck on-site […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, August 15, 2023 the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Fallon David, the newly-elected District Chief of Kana:takon. District Chief David was elected through a by-election held on August 5, 2023 for the district of Kana:takon. Chief David was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kana:takon Recreation Center […]
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