MCA DONATES $500,000 TO AKWESASNE FREEDOM SCHOOL

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne presented a check for $500,000 to the Akwesasne Freedom School on September 25, 2023.  Friends of the Akwesasne Freedom School (FOAFS) had made a request to the MCA for assistance for the construction of a new school.      The Akwesasne Freedom School is the Akwesasne community’s only private full-Mohawk immersion school.  It began as a grassroots effort in 1979 and continues […]

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LAND-BASED HEALING LAUNCHES FIRST WOMEN’S SUNRISE PADDLE EVENT

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program (LBH) launched its first Women’s Sunrise Paddle event. The Women’s Sunrise Paddle was hosted by Land-Based Healing Specialist, Steevi King, along with Traditional Medicines Arisawe Lazore, and singer/songwriter Bear Fox.   The Women’s Sunrise Paddle met at 6:00 a.m., had welcoming words from Arisawe Lazore and Bear Fox, a meditation session, then […]

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

October 1-7 is Mental Health Awareness Week! The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting events and activities throughout the week — join us to learn more, show support, and raise awareness for mental health.  

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CORNWALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANNOUNCE NEW INDIGENOUS PATIENT NAVIGATOR

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) and Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) welcome new Indigenous Patient Navigator, April White. The Indigenous Patient Navigator role was created from a partnership between MCA’s Department of Health and Cornwall Community Hospital to better meet the needs of indigenous patients and clients who are seeking healthcare in CCH.    April has been […]

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TAX TALK WORKSHOP

The MCA Department of Economic Development will be hosting a workshop with Barbara Montour, CPA! Join us on Thursday, October 5 to learn more about business off-territory/online and tax implications.   The workshop will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the office of Montour CPA & Associates (609 State Route 37, Hogansburg). If you have any questions or would like […]

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OFFICIAL NOMINATION RESULTS FOR AKWESASNE MEMBERSHIP BOARD

An election will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 for the Akwesasne Membership Board in the Districts of Kawehno:ke (4-year Term) and Tsi Snaihne (2-year Term) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations: Tsi Snaihne — Tsi Snaihne RecreationKawehnoke — Tri-District Elders Lodge   Advance polls will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and Monday, […]

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ELDER LUNCH & LEARN

On September 26 from 12-1 p.m. at the Tri-District Elders on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), join the MCA Mental Health Team for a “Lunch & Learn” to bring awareness to the mental well-being of the elderly.   To register, please contact Kyle Thompson at kyle.thompson@akwesasne.ca or call 613-575-2341 ext. 3107.  

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WELLNESS WALK & LUNCH

In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, join us on September 22 for a wellness walk to raise awareness and show support to those who have been affected by suicide. The Akwesasne Suicide Prevention Committee will be hosting walks from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the following locations:• Snye Recreation• St. Regis Recreation• Generations Park• A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Complimentary lunch […]

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AMBE & MCA MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE FOR LYNDA BROWN

It is with heavy hearts that the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne shares the sad news of Lynda Brown’s passing.   As a long-serving principal in Akwesasne, our community, our teachers and school staff, and especially our students will greatly miss Lynda, for her passion, her caring, and her kindness.   Lynda was an integral […]

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MCA GENERAL MEETING – SEPTEMBER 2023

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 28 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time.   The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General […]

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