On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Iakhihsohtha Lodge hosted a cooking class for their residents. Akwesasronon and Kana:takon resident, Phil Gibson, volunteered his time to come and teach our tota’s how to make cornbread from scratch. Phil learned how to make cornbread from scratch while he was an ironworker from a friend of his from Kahnawake. Residents and staff watched […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Office of the Executive Director is providing an update on the 2024 MCA General Election Process. On July 18, 2024, the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board (AEAB) issued their decision to set aside the full election results, which requires a new election to be held. No appeals to the AEAB’s […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR For Immediate Release:Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 Dear Akwesasne Community, It has now officially been determined that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) 2024 General Election results have been set aside, and a new election will be held. The details and dates will be forthcoming but for now, I am sharing what […]
Read moreEach year, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) partners with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Enbridge to award bursaries to Akwesasne youth pursuing post-secondary education. On July 26, MCA hosted a luncheon and ceremony at the Kana:takon Recreation Center to honor these outstanding students and their sponsors. Acting Grand Chief Cindy Francis-Mitchell and Tsi Snaihne District Chief Sarah […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that effective July 26, 2024, Tim “Dooley” Thompson will be retiring from his position as Kana:takon District Chief. Chief Thompson served the community of Akwesasne for seven terms as a District Chief and one term as Grand Chief for the MCA. His dedicated service is reflected in the following terms: […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program is notifying the community that there have been positive cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the community. What is pertussis? Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious infection of the lungs and airways caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It spreads by respiratory droplets or direct […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community of an upcoming household cleanup within each district during the month of August. DISTRICT PICK-UP SCHEDULE:• Tsi Snaihne: August 11-17, 2024• Kana:takon: August 18-24, 2024• Kawehno:ke: August 25-31, 2024 Community members may put larger than normal items at the curb for free removal. However, certain items cannot be accepted, […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility hosted a Hawaiian-themed congregate meal on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The residents and staff dressed in Hawaiian themed attire to get into the festive mood. Residents received a Hawaiian-style BBQ meal, listened to Hawaiian music, and enjoyed the outdoors playing summer outdoor games. Thank you to the staff of Tsiionkwanonhso:te for the fun, […]
Read moreOn July 19, the MCA Department of Health’s Land-Based Healing Program (LBH) presented three brand-new ice rescue suits to the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department at Station #2 on Kawehno:ke! Thanks to the LBH’s secured funding, the fire department now proudly owns these state-of-the-art suits, which are fully waterproof with watertight hoods, integrated gloves, and attached boots. This essential gear will […]
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