Notice
The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is inviting service providers to a conference on human/sex trafficking. There will be presentations by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, resource workers, former prosecutors, survivors, and more. October 5-6, 20228:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Best Western Cornwall(1515 Vincent Massey Drive) Light breakfast & lunch will be provided. Deadline to register is Friday, September 23. […]
Read moreThe Wholistic Health & Wellness (WHW) Program would like to welcome Dr. Janine Scott, PhD., C, Psych., to the team. Dr. Scott is a registered psychologist in Ontario who has been working for the past 30 years at Inspire (previously SD&G Developmental Services) as a Clinical Supervisor and running a private practice in Cornwall. Dr. Scott has been working […]
Read moreUS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided an update on anticipated increased wait times for the month of September 2022. From now until September 30, 2022, CBP’s Office of Field Operation (OFO) expects potential increases in border wait times due to necessary and operational adjustments to close out the fiscal year; these adjustments have also affected the Massena Port […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is informing the community that the parking lot at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (KHF) will be closed during the weekend of September 2nd, 2022. The parking lot is going to be pressure-washed and the parking space lines repainted. While we are […]
Read moreStarting in September, the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be offering traditional medicine workshops on the first Wednesday of each month! Join us at Atsiakta – By the River as we make salves, traditional foods, teas, and more. Space is limited to the first 25 participants. To register or for more information, please call WHW Traditional Medicines […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports seven (7) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of August 29, 2022. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: Current Positive Cases: 7Total COVID-Related Passings: 14 SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: Individuals have either two […]
Read morePlease join the Safe Zone Committee for an outdoor picnic to celebrate our local 2SLGBTQQIA+ community! Let’s gather, hold a safe space, be joyous, and build connections. Feel free to bring a dish or beverage to share if you’d like; if not, no problem – there will be food to go around! When: Wednesday, September 7 | 5 […]
Read moreJoin a movement to end diabetes and spend your September with people across Canada who are challenging themselves and their team to #LaceUpYourWay! This 31-day walking campaign can help boost your energy & outlook, promote restful sleep, increase your ability to handle stress, and more. This event is sponsored by the MCA Community Health Program’s Diabetes Services. Deadline to […]
Read moreAs a result of the Legislative Development Priorities Survey (completed in May 2022), Akwesasronon identified a new law to be created for the community: the Child’s Rights & Responsibilities Law. A Working Task Group has been created for this law, along with a work plan and schedule for its legislative development. The WTG would like to meet with the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to congratulate Michelle O’Bonsawin on her historic nomination to the Supreme Court of Canada, the country’s highest court. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on August 19, 2022. O’Bonsawin is an Abenaki member of the Odanak First Nation in Quebec, and she will become the first indigenous person to be appointed to […]
Read more