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WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY 2020
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. You can show your commitment to life promotion and help spread awareness by wearing your favorite yellow clothing or accessories! Yellow is the colour of hope. Let’s show our support for loved ones we have lost, survivors, and others that have been affected by suicide. Please email a photo of yourself or […]
Read moreFREE FISH FRY ON SEPT. 18
The Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee and Entreprenerds Concession are sponsoring a FREE fish fry for the community on Friday, September 18! Starting at 11 a.m., stop by 1057 Island Road on Kawehno:ke for a walleye dinner (which includes fries, salad and a drink). First come, first serve & 1 dinner per person. Delivery is only available for elders who reside on […]
Read moreMCA FACILITY SCREENING PROCESS (VIDEO)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has implemented entrance procedures and directives to help keep Akwesasronon safe. MCA’s programs and services have resumed operations as of July 20, 2020; services can be accessed by appointment only. In this video, the MCA Emergency Operations team helps demonstrate one of our entrance procedures at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health […]
Read moreMCA EXPANDS LIMIT OF SOCIAL GATHERINGS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) wishes to inform the community that in accordance with jurisdictional recommendations, the limit for social gatherings is now set to 50. When building size does not allow for 50 people to safely social distance by 6-feet/2-metres, the social gathering limit is reduced. MCA follows the guidelines of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. […]
Read moreMCA WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that a new director of Community & Social Services has joined the organization. Karen Hill, a Mohawk from Six Nations, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of family and child services. The Department of Community & Social Services includes Akwesasne Child & Family Services, the Akwesasne […]
Read moreMOHAWK COUNCIL WISHES PEGGY PYKE-THOMPSON A HAPPY RETIREMENT
Congratulations to Mohawk Council of Akwesasne employee Peggy Pyke-Thompson on her retirement as Environment Program Manager! Peggy, turtle clan, is married to Roger Thompson and together they have raised a beautiful family with four children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She began working within the organization on December 13, 2004 and for almost 16 years, has been an […]
Read moreBY-ELECTION FOR THE AKWESASNE MEMBERSHIP BOARD
The Akwesasne Membership Board has requested that a by-election be held for the following seats: • District of Kana:takon — One 4-year term Nominations will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the following location: • District of Kana:takon — Angus Mitchell Memorial Building If needed, the by-election […]
Read moreDRIVERS: CAUTION REQUIRED IN TSI SNAIHNE CONSTRUCTION ZONE
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the community that reduced speed and extra caution is required when driving through the roadwork zone in Tsi Snaihne. Our road crews include community members of all ages who rely on you to keep them safe so they can continue improving the roads for us all. Our crews and their families appreciate […]
Read moreARRO MOVING TO MCA ADMIN. 1 BUILDING
Please be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Aboriginal Rights & Research Office (ARRO) will be moving from Mohawk Government Building #2 to the lower level of the MCA Administration Building #1 in Kana:takon the week of September 8 – 11. Due to the move, services and assistance that the office provides to the community will be limited during […]
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