SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION (FLU SHOT) CLINICS
The MCA Community Health Program will be hosting flu shot clinics throughout Akwesasne during the month of October. Appointments are encouraged, but not required.
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MCA SEEKING COMMUNITY MEMBER TO REPRESENT AKWESASNE ON CORNWALL HOSPITAL BOARD
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking members who would be interested in serving on the volunteer Cornwall Community Hospital Board of Directors. This role would be vital in serving the interests of the Akwesasne community and ensuring there is a voice representing our unique needs. If interested, please submit your name to the Mohawk Government Office by calling […]
Read moreACCFUTURES HONOURS CHRIS THOMPSON THROUGH KELLY BACK COMMISSIONED ARTWORK
Cornwall’s ACCFutures, a lending and economic development organization, recently paid tribute to the late Christopher Thompson, who they say played a vital role in building strong relationships between Cornwall and Akwesasne business communities. On Sept. 21st, ACCFutures held their annual general meeting in Akwesasne where they unveiled a beaded belt by Fire Loom Creations and local artist Kelly Back, who […]
Read moreMCA DEVELOPING LAW FOR CHILD RIGHTS AND PROTECTION
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is developing a new community law which will protect the interests of children who are involved in child welfare services. The “Child’s Rights & Responsibilities Law” will be developed over the next year, but the community’s input is greatly needed now prior to the actual drafting of the law. “It’s important that we hear […]
Read moreMCA GENERAL MEETING — SEPTEMBER 2022
AMPS IDENTIFIES REMAINS FOUND IN KANA:TAKON
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to inform the community that the investigation into the human remains found in Kana:takon has concluded. While the remains have been identified, that information will not be shared publicly at this time out of respect for the deceased and their loved ones. AMPS would like to thank the community for their assistance […]
Read moreIAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE NOTIFIED OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK STATUS
LODGE CLOSING FOR TWO WEEKS The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that the Iakhihsohtha Lodge entered into Outbreak Status on September 21, 2022. Two residents have tested positive for COVID-19. In the event of Outbreak Status under the revised regulations, only the person(s) who tested positive for COVID-19 and […]
Read moreORANGE BENCH UNVEILING – ORANGE SHIRT DAY/NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION EVENT
The community and public are invited to attend a September 30th event to honour the children affected by Indian Residential Schools: the survivors, their descendants and the many children who did not come home. The event is taking place Friday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. Lamoureux Park in Cornwall. Activities will include the orange bench unveiling, meal sharing of corn soup, […]
Read moreGLOBAL BREASTFEEDING CHALLENGE 2022
Join the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program as they participate in the annual Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge! The Global Breastfeeding Challenge asks mothers to breastfeed their babies at the same time, in locations around the world! The Akwesasne event will be held virtually on Oct. 7, 2022 at 11 a.m. To register your participation, call Community Health at […]
Read moreDRAFT AKWESASNE CANNABIS LAW ACCEPTED IN PRINCIPLE; MOVING TO COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PHASE
For Immediate Release Seskehko:wa/September 20, 2022 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has been working to develop a community cannabis law to regulate the cannabis after it was legalized by Canada in 2019. The Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulation determines the steps for new laws to be developed. On Sept. 20, 2022, Council accepted the Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law› in principle, […]
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