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On Thursday (August 11, 2022) afternoon at approximately 3:30 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police arrested three people in relation to a fentanyl trafficking investigation. The arrests, which took place at a business parking lot in Cornwall, Ontario, were the result of an investigation that lasted approximately six months. The lengthy investigation, led by the Joint Investigation Team of the […]
Read moreIn honor of Kinship Awareness Month, Akwesasne Child & Family Services will be hosting pop-up events across the community with awesome prizes and free giveaways! Tuesday, August 16Snye Recreation Centre10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday, August 19BMO at Peace Tree Mall 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 31Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility10 a.m. – 2 p.m. *** Kinship care refers to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to recognize the 2022 Akwesasne Student Bursary recipients. Every year, MCA’s partners, Bank of Montreal and Enbridge, sponsor student bursaries for Akwesasne youth who are pursuing their post-secondary education. MCA hosted the students and sponsors for a luncheon and ceremony today at the St. Regis Recreation Centre. Grand Chief Abram Benedict and […]
Read moreDo you have questions concerning your rights as a victim? Would you like to know more about what to expect from a courtroom environment? Do you work with victims of crime? Do you feel unsure of where to turn in times of crisis? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then these are workshops you should consider! […]
Read moreThe Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with DOH programs’ Home Visit Procedures. This information is to let the community know what to expect in regards to home visits from the Wholistic Health & Wellness, Community Health Nurses, and Home Care/Home Support programs.For routine home visits, prior to entry into your home, a respiratory screening will need to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports forty-eight (48) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of August 8, 2022. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: Current Positive Cases: 48Total COVID-Related Passings: 14 SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: • Individuals have either two […]
Read moreIn an act of caution and care for the health of the community, and due to the rising cases of COVID-19 during this “7th wave” in Ontario, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reinstating the mask requirement in all MCA buildings, effective immediately. Please be prepared to wear a mask when visiting any MCA facility. Other preventative measures (physical […]
Read moreWith sadness, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne shares news of the passing of former longtime District Chief Lloyd Benedict of the Kawehno:ke district. Our condolences are given to his loved ones. Chief Benedict was elected to Council for five consecutive terms, totaling 15 years, from 1982-1994. We acknowledge his dedication and commitment to serving the community and responding to […]
Read moreIakwa’shatste Youth Fitness and the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to invite Akwesasronon ages 13+ to a Youth Paddle Camp! When: August 9-12, 2022Where: Tupper Lake Region Drop-off is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and pick-up is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Generations Park Pavilion. Paddle camp participants will receive their Tupper Lake Triad patch […]
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